The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau has identified an increasing number of reports submitted to Action Fraud from the public concerning courier fraud. Fraudsters are contacting victims by telephone and purporting to be a police officer or bank official. To substantiate this claim, the caller might be able to confirm some easily obtainable basic details about […]
Alert from Neighbourhood Watch The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) have noticed an increase in Action Fraud reports where fraudsters are offering a discount on Television service provider subscriptions. Fraudsters are cold-calling victims, purporting to be from a Television (TV) provider offering a discount on their monthly subscription. Victims have been told the following: their […]
This is a message sent via Neighbourhood Watch. This information has been sent on behalf of Action Fraud (National Fraud Intelligence Bureau) Inheritance fraud usually occurs when you are told that someone very rich has died and you are in line to receive a huge inheritance. A fraudster who claims to be a Business […]
Letter to the Neighbourhood Watch from Met Police Borough Commander Chris Hafford: Dear Co-ordinator, I’m writing to you as one of our key stakeholders and partners. You will be aware there has been reporting within the media of an increase in racially motivated incidents and crime since the EU Referendum last week. Whilst we […]
Are the Police effective in Bromley? Do you know what Cyber Crime is or how to report it? While ‘standard’ crime has generally decreased locally, threats from terrorism, cyber-crime and scams have grown and, in many instances, may have more serious consequences for individuals. The local Police will give a short talk on how they […]