Warning issued over reports of courier fraud

The force urges communities across Dyfed-Powys to be alert to an ongoing scam following increasing concerns of courier fraud.

An increasing number of calls have been received in relation to criminals impersonating police officers, with the aim to trick you into handing over cash or bank cards to them, or to a courier. 

They use clever tactics to ensure their victim trusts them, including sharing already easily obtainable personal details like their name and address. 

Rebecca Williams, Fraud Safeguarding Officer said: 

“These criminals are very convincing and may even ask the victim to dial 999 to confirm their identity. But the criminals do not disconnect the call, so when the victim dials the real phone number, they are still speaking to the criminals.

We encourage anyone who receives such a call to use an alternative phone such as a mobile, or contact a friend/family before trying to verify the call.

If you have received a call like this or have been convinced to send money, please do not be embarrassed or ashamed to report it. These criminals use coercive and manipulative tactics to gain their victim’s trust.

Dyfed Powys Police are here to support you, and we continue to support victims who have handed over tens of thousands of pounds to this scam already"

Police will NEVER:

❌ Ask you to withdraw cash, send money or hand over your bank cards

❌ Send a courier to your address to collect cash, bank cards or other valuable goods

❌ Contact you out of the blue and ask you to participate in an investigation that requires you to withdraw money from your bank

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Warning issued over reports of courier fraud | Dyfed-Powys Police