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Leicestershire Police issue warning following multiple reports of courier fraud
Overview
Leicestershire Police are urging the public to remain vigilant after investigating seven recent reports of courier fraud across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland between 4 September and Monday. Fraudsters, posing as police officers or bank staff, typically target elderly or vulnerable individuals by claiming their accounts are compromised or that counterfeit currency is being investigated, before persuading them to withdraw cash or hand over bank cards and PINs.
Key points
- Leicestershire Police are investigating seven reports of courier fraud across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
- Fraudsters pose as police officers or bank staff to gain the trust of elderly or vulnerable victims.
- Victims were persuaded to withdraw large sums of money or hand over their bank cards and PIN numbers to couriers.
- Police advise members of the public to hang up on suspicious calls, close the door on individuals demanding bank cards, and wait at least five minutes before contacting their bank.