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Impersonation scams almost double in first half of 2020 as criminals exploit Covid-19 to target victims
Almost 15,000 impersonation scam cases reported in the first half of 2020, up 84 per cent compared to the same period last year £58 million lost to impersonation scams in January to June 2020, up three per cent on the previous year Public urged to beware of criminals...
Romance Fraud
Romance Fraud Romance Fraud occurs when criminals feign romantic intentions towards their intended victim and use the nature of their relationship to fraudulently obtain money or sensitive information. This can be a devastating crime for those involved with...
Drugs and cash stash seized as we bring down County Line
Officers from the West Midlands Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU) executed three warrants in Coventry linked to a gang feeding heroin and crack cocaine into Warwickshire. We seized more than 1,000 wraps of drugs and £10,000 in cash during raids this morning (5...
Telford car theft gang chief made £250,000 in ‘professional’ operation
The Operation centred around individuals who would purchase prestige motor vehicles (Audi, VW, and BMW) most of the vehicles were purchased from car auctions with a high mileage on them. Operation JOY, was an investigation and Prosecution into, Conspiracy to Defraud,...
Courier Fraud – Project Otello
ROCUWM along with our regional forces participated in the National anti-fraud campaign Project Otello earlier in the year. First target was Courier fraud. Suspect contacts victims by telephone claiming to be a Police Officer or bank staff Victim persuaded to...
County Lines drugs chain crushed − latest success in offensive on dealers
We’ve brought down a complex county lines drug supply chain after discovering a London man funnelled heroin and crack cocaine into Hereford via Birmingham.