Courier Fraud reminder for Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators

Hartford and Greenbank Residents 

Over the past few weeks, officers in the east of the county have received reports of courier fraud whereby victims have been contacted by fraudsters posing as businesses, banks and even Cheshire Police officers, whether that be over the phone or in person.

The victims are then told to withdraw or hand over cash or valuable items, to purchase EUROs or provide bank cards or pin numbers. These can then be collected from their home address or at another meeting place by a courier.

Officers in Cheshire have seen an increase in this type of fraud offence and are reminding people that police officers would never ask anyone for money or to hand over valuable items.

Read More: Residents urged to remain vigilant following courier fraud incidents | Cheshire Constabulary