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SCAM ALERT: UK FINANCE WARNS PUBLIC TO BEWARE OF PARCEL DELIVERY SCAMS IN RUN UP TO CHRISTMAS
UK Finance is warning consumers to be vigilant against criminals looking to defraud them by posing as parcel delivery companies, as more people across the country are expected to shop online this Christmas than ever before. Intelligence from UK Finance suggests...
The Little Book of Big Scams
The Little Book of Big Scams5th EditionThe advances in technology enabling most of us to more easily carry out day to day tasks are frequently exploited by those fraudsters who wish to steal our valuable information or money. We are pleased to bring you the 5th...
#LoveNotLiesPolice forces across the country are working together with partners, including Match Group, to tackle romance fraud, with a combination of awareness raising and enforcement activity, co-ordinated by the City of London Police (CoLP). The multi-agency...
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...