Local Priorities Fraud (e.g. bogus callers, courier fraud, cyber crime) Update

Local Priorities Fraud (e.g. bogus callers, courier fraud, cyber crime) Update

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Fraud (e.g. bogus callers, courier fraud, cyber crime), which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

Dear Residents,

I have had reports of cold calling in the Heysham Area, particularly rural areas. This was of concern to some residents who are elderly and vulnerable. The cold callers where from BT/EE/Talktalk and were knocking on residents doors later in the afternoon into the early evening.

Please dont feel you need to open the door and speak to these people unless you wish to do so. Also ask anyone at your door that you do not know for ID.

At this time of year, daylight hours become shorter and the weather isnt the best, can I ask residents to keep windows and doors locked, particularly if you live alone.

Make sure Doorbell Cameras are charged and any other CCTV devices you have are working properly, and please look out for your fellow neighbour should you see anything suspicious or if something doesnt look right.

Please report via 101 or online if it is not urgent, and 999 in an emergency situation.

Thank you.

People in the UK lost £1.2bn to fraud in 2022, the equivalent of £2,300 every minute, according to bank industry group UK Finance. It said around three million scams took place, with frauds involving payment cards being the most common.

Fraud is when trickery is used to gain a dishonest advantage, which is often financial, over another person. Cybercrime is any criminal act dealing with computers and networks.

To report an incident of cybercrime or fraud and for further information visit the Action Fraud website at www.actionfraud.police.uk.

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