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Courier Fraud Hounslow has been identified as an area suffering from an increase in Courier Fraud. Please find the relevant crime prevention below. A FRAUDSTER'S CALL TO YOU - Spot it and Stop it! A criminal contacts you, pretending to be a police officer or bank official. They claim there is an issue with your bank account, or request your assistance with an investigation.They ask you to withdraw cash or foreign currency, provide your bank cards or PIN numbers, purchase high value items such as gold bullion, or hand over jewellery which will later be collected by a courier from your home. Be wary of unsolicited calls requesting personal or financial information. Never provide money, bank details or make purchases after unexpected calls. Speak to friends or family before taking action. POLICE OR BANK OFFICIALS WILL NEVER ASK FOR PIN NUMBERS, BANK CARDS, GOODS OR MONEY! To make sure the caller is from the bank or really a police officer, hang up the phone at the start of the call and wait 5 minutes (criminals stay on the phone line) or use a different phone and call:101 - to verify if the person is a police officer.159 - to speak to your bank (or call the number on the back of your card) If you have been a victim of fraud then speak to your bank and report to ACTION FRAUD on 0300 123 2040 
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