⚠️ Crime Prevention Alert: Phishing Scam - Criminals Impersonating the Met

⚠️ Crime Prevention Alert: Phishing Scam - Criminals Impersonating the Met

We are warning members of the public about phishing scams where criminals are falsely claiming to be from the Metropolitan Police or other police organisations. These fraudsters may contact individuals by email, text message, phone call or social media in an attempt to obtain personal information, financial details or payments.

If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from the police:

✅ Do not click on any links or open attachments.
✅ Do not provide personal, financial or account information.
✅ Do not make any payments or transfer funds.
✅ Stop engaging with the caller or sender immediately.
✅ Verify the contact independently using official police contact details.

Reporting Suspicious Contact

Members of the public can help identify and disrupt this criminal activity by:

📧 Forwarding suspicious phishing emails to:
report@phishing.gov.uk

🌐 Reporting fraud and cyber crime through:
Action Fraud / Report Fraud at www.actionfraud.police.uk

If You Have Already Responded

If you have already replied to the message, disclosed personal information, clicked on links, or made a payment:

Stay Vigilant

Police officers and staff will not pressure you into making immediate payments, transferring money, or providing sensitive information without proper verification. If something does not feel right, trust your instincts and verify the request through official channels before taking any action.

Please share this message with friends, family members and vulnerable individuals who may be targeted by fraudsters. Together we can help protect our communities and prevent people from becoming victims of crime.