Courier fraud: conning people out of PINs and credit card details. In most cases of courier fraud, a fraudster phones their victim and claims to be from their bank, the police or other law enforcement authority. They then con the … Continue reading →

Cheshire police has issued an urgent warning to the public after three elderly victims were conned out of more than £60,000 by fraudsters posing as police officers and bank workers.  Courier frauds are mainly committed by organised crime groups (OCGs). … Continue reading →

Cheshire Police are issuing an urgent warning to residents after three elderly victims were conned out of more than £60,000 by fraudsters posing as police officers and bank workers. Courier frauds are mainly committed by organised crime groups (OCGs). A … Continue reading →

There has been a recent spate in theft of Catalytic Converters from Ford Transit vans in North Wales and Ellesmere Port areas. A Green Mitsubishi Shogun has been sighted in the areas where and when thefts have occurred. Message sent … Continue reading →

Wendy Leason (Police, Community Support Officer, Saughall) Having received one of these calls yesterday, I wanted to make you all aware of the Visa Scam that is circulating via an automated call.Reports of the ‘newer’ version of this scam appear … Continue reading →

Examples of anti-social behaviour that are a crime and can be dealt with by police include: • Vandalism that is linked to threatening and/or offensive behaviour• Graffiti linked to threatening and/or offensive behaviour (e.g. involving racism or other hate crimes)• … Continue reading →

Tips to prevent fraud1. Do not give any personal information (name, address, bank details, email or phone number) to organisations or people before verifying they are who they say they are.2. Many frauds start with an email. Remember that financial … Continue reading →

Cyber crime monitor Action Fraud said fake TV licence emails regarding payment issues had been sent out to try to collect bank details. The emails use headlines such as “correct your licensing information” and “your TV licence expires today” in … Continue reading →