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  • Fraud alert from Report Fraud

    Fraud alert from Report Fraud

    East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex
    Article by: The Clerk

    Please see the below message from Report Fraud: Older and vulnerable people are seeing millions of pounds stolen from them with the fraud c...

    Lavant Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Sep 26
  • Fraud alert: Trusted family members, friends, and carers stole £51 million from pensioners

    Fraud alert: Trusted family members, friends, and carers stole £51 million from pensioners

    Uffington, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Older and vulnerable people are losing millions of pounds to fraud committed by those closest to them, according to new figures from the Cit...

    Uffington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 7 Sep 26
  • Ask Damian - Fraud Prevention Service

    Ask Damian - Fraud Prevention Service

    Toller Porcorum, Dorchester, Dorset
    Article by: Clare Smith

    Dorset Police's Fraud Protect Officer, Damian Cranny, recently emailed parish and town clerks across the county about a fraud prevention...

    Toller Porcorum Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 24 Aug 26
  • 🚨 Fraud Alert: Could That Police Call Be a Scam?

    🚨 Fraud Alert: Could That Police Call Be a Scam?

    Uffington, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    There has been a significant increase in reports of fraudsters contacting residents by telephone and falsely claiming to be police officers....

    Uffington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 23 Aug 26
  • Increase in Courier Fraud – Protect Yourself and Others

    Increase in Courier Fraud – Protect Yourself and Others

    Detling, Maidstone, Kent
    Article by: Kent Police

    We are seeing a recent increase in courier fraud offences in the county. The incidents mainly involved offenders impersonating police office...

    Detling Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Jul 26
  • Kent Latest Five Fraud Alerts

    Kent Latest Five Fraud Alerts

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Good Afternoon, Please find attached this week’s KFAS fraud alerts. Feel free to share with family and friends and via your social m...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 9 Jul 26
  • The Fraud & Scam Bulletin JULY 2026

    The Fraud & Scam Bulletin JULY 2026

    Diddlebury, Craven Arms, Shropshire
    Article by: Clive Martyn

    Your monthly update direct from West Mercia Police on the latest scams and frauds

    Diddlebury Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 8 Jul 26
  • The Fraud & Scam Bulletin JULY 2026

    The Fraud & Scam Bulletin JULY 2026

    Ticklerton, Church Stretton, Shropshire
    Article by: Clive Martyn

    Your monthly update direct from West Mercia Police on the latest scams and frauds

    Eaton Under Heywood   |  
    Posted: 8 Jul 26
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    Weekly Fraud Update from West Mercia Police - Economic Crime Unit

    Telford, Shropshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Message from West Mercia Police: IS IT REALLY THE POLICE CALLING YOU? There has been a significant rise recently of cold callers phoning r...

    Rodington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 22 Jun 26
  • Kent Police Fraud Alerts

    Kent Police Fraud Alerts

    Chart Sutton, Maidstone, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk - Steve Hill

    Hello Everyone, Please go to Police Information tab and select Fraud Alerts to see the latest information from Kent Police. Police Fraud A...

    Chart Sutton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Jun 26