Fraud Alerts Issued by West Midlands Police

The following advisory articles have recently been issued by West Midlands Police:

HMRC Alert

Read on for details.

 

Scam Alert – Fake British Gas Emails

Watch Out For These Fake British Gas Emails.

More Fraud Alerts – Fake Texts About Ee Bills and Follow Up Calls on Previous Software Service Fraud

Two Fraud Alerts below:

Watch Out For These Fake Texts About Your Ee Bill
and
Follow Up Calls Computer Software Service Fraud

TV Providers Discount Fraud

An alert about fraudulent practices threatening innocent people.

 

What You Need To Know About Phishing

An alert from about fraudulent practices threatening innocent people.

 

Gangs and Violence Commission

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson is urging people to get involved with the Commission on Gangs and Violence and have their say on how their streets should be made safer.

FIFA 2018 World Cup Fraud Alert

Two new alerts from about fraudulent practices threatening innocent people.

 

Fraud Alerts from WMP- Bitcoin,etc, Investment Frauds

A new alert from about fraudulent practices threatening innocent people.

Fraud Alerts from WMP – Phone Fraud Alert

A new alert from about fraudulent practices threatening innocent people.

 

Fraud Alerts from WMP – West Midlands Police

Two new alerts from about fraudulent practices threatening innocent people.

 

Volunteer Help to Our Police and Add Interest to Your Life

Do you see yourself volunteering for West Midlands Police to add interest to your life by helping augment their services?

 The force is  now recruiting volunteers to join their organisation.

ACT Now – You Can Help Defeat Terrorism

West Midlands Police are backing a national campaign that launched today, to encourage communities to help defeat terrorism.

How you can help is described here…

Improve Your Internet Security For Free

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Employment Fraud Alert

Job seekers are being targeted by fraudsters trying to obtain personal and banking details from them.

Burglaries Occuring Lately in Lea Bank

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There has been a spate of Burglaries in the Lee Bank area, offenders are targeting first floor windows and rear windows. Please see burglary advice below.
Please call 999 if anything suspicious see leaflet below.

Homes of High Performance Cars Targeted by Thieves

It seems that high performance versions of cars with non-exotic marques are being targeted by robbers. 

Police Advice on Phishing: How to Protect Yourself

Phishing – Here’s what you need to know.

Police Advice to Avoid Crime & Anti-social Acts

Raise your awareness of adverse actions of others as the days get shorter and darker.

Police Rounding Up Those Wanted for Crimes

Great to hear the Police are operating in strength in our area.

Vehicle Online Shopping Fraud

Online ordering of vehicles can be a chancy business as fraudsters have used it to relieve honest buyers of their money.

Wedding Services Fraud

With the upcoming “Wedding Season”, and for those individuals who are considering making plans for next year and beyond, you should be aware of the potential risks of fraud involved. 

Smishing Fraud Alert

Smishing – the term used for SMS phishing – enables criminals to steal victims’ money or identity, or both, as a result of a response to a text message.

London Terror Attack – WMP Working with the Met

West Midlands Police is working closely with the Metropolitan Police and other organisations and will take “any steps necessary to keep people safe”, says Chief Constable Dave Thompson.

How Can You Fight Terrorism?

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Scammers Using WannaCry Attack to Lure Victims

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Beware of Holiday Fraud Cyber Scams

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Update on WW2 Bomb Near Spaghetti Junction

LATEST NEWS WW2 bomb update Aston Expressway remains closed while Army bomb disposal experts make the area safe.

STOP PRESS at 18:30 – the bomb has been detonated and all road closures have been lifted except Priory Road.

Ransomware Cyber Attack – How to Avoid

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Tourists Targeted by Fake Police Officers

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