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Courier Fraud - How to spot the scam |
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Hello Resident, There has been an 11% increase nationally between September and October 2025 in Courier Fraud cases. What is courier fraud: Courier Fraud occurs when a fraudster contacts a victim by telephone or sometimes in person usually pretending to be a police officer, bank official or another trusted organisation. They will typically tell the victim a business, such as a currency exchange, bank or jewellers, is operating fraudulently and they require assistance to help secure evidence. Victims are then manipulated into believing they are assisting with an investigation. They may be instructed to visit their bank to withdraw cash, exchange money for foreign currency, or purchase high-value items such as jewellery, watches, cryptocurrency, or gold bullion. These items are then handed over to a so-called courier for examination - who is, in fact, a fraudster. In some cases, victims are coerced into surrendering personal belongings including bank cards, mobile phones, computers, and other expensive items. These handovers typically occur in person but can also take place via post. The police, your bank or any other trusted organisation will: Hang up if you get a call like this. If you are told to call another number immediately to verify the person on the phone, hang up the phone and wait five minutes before using the same phone line; fraudsters may stay on the line after you hang up and listen in. Alternatively, use a different line altogether to call your bank or the police. For any further advice on Fraud, you can get in touch direct: PC 2290 Becky Grist - Fraud Prevent Officer | ||
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