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Leicestershire Police issuing a warning following a number of elderly people being duped out of large sums of money after being contacted by bogus police officers.
Since 10 December last year, we've received 17 reports of courier fraud. Seven of those victims suffered losses of more than £135,000.
During the incidents, the victims have received a call from someone claiming to be a police officer who’s investigating counterfeit currency or fraudulent use of the victim’s bank card.
One such recent report was received from an Oadby woman in her 80s who was initially contacted in December last year by someone claiming he was a police officer from London who was investigating counterfeit currency.
Over a period of time the suspect gained the victim’s trust and subsequently told the victim to withdraw a large sum of money and purchase gold so they can check the money isn’t counterfeit.
A courier was then sent to the victim’s home address to collect the gold. The victim lost more than £30,000.
In another incident a Knighton man in his 80s was contacted over a period of two weeks in December by someone claiming he was a police officer from London, he said he was investigating fraudulent transactions on the victim’s wife’s bank card.
The suspect claimed the bank card was used in a department store to purchase two high-value watches. He was told to withdraw a large sum of money from his bank and purchase some gold bars from local jewellers. Gold bars to the value of £40,000 were purchased and subsequently picked up by a courier.
Paul Wenlock from our economic crime unit, said: “We are growing increasingly concerned about these types of offences. Suspects are gaining the victim’s trust over a period of a few weeks and ensuring they don’t speak to anyone about the calls. They sound genuine and victims feel they have no choice but to do as they are told.
“These types of offences are borderless crimes, those responsible target victims not necessarily in their own area but across the country. We work closely with forces across the country to ensure any intelligence identified during investigations is shared.
“A number of warnings have been issued about these crimes but we know not everyone accesses social media or the internet, so we are asking the public to help us by informing their neighbours or relatives about these offences.
“They should be advised that police officers would never contact them in this way. If they are called they should disconnect the call straight away and report the incident to the police using another telephone, as on some occasions calls can remain connected.
“On some occasions, suspects will use local taxi or courier companies, who unknowingly accept the job. We would ask that people remain vigilant and if they are contacted to collect packages be mindful of who they are collecting these from if they have any suspicions to report them to the police immediately.”
We'd be really grateful if you could share this advice with friends, family and neighbours. Further advice about these offences can be found on www.actionfraud.police.uk/a-z-of-fraud/courier-fraud ... See MoreSee Less
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If this goes ahead there will be plenty of recordings on mobile phones then it will go on air and expose India and mohdi
13 hours ago
Then and Now.. History repeats itself.. 🙏
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Mohdi what independence day you messed it up yourself no other Indian president done this you wont be next in charge
Channel Punjab is at Lal Qila (Red Fort) Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi.
13 hours ago
20th time.. 🙏
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Channel Punjab is at Lal Qila (Red Fort) Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi.
13 hours ago
ਕੌਣ ਰੋਕੂ ਵਗਦੇ ਦਰਿਆਵਾ ਨੂੰ
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Mohdi is attending the 72nd independence day parade but on his conscious he has the farmers in his thoughts he is not enjoying it
Thanks ji 🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️
ਦਿੱਲੀ ਗਏ ਸਾਰੇ ਕਿਸਾਨ ਵੀਰਾਂ ਲੲੀ ਅੱਜ ਅਰਦਾਸ ਜਰੂਰ ਕਰੳ ਸਾਰੇ ਵੀਰਾ ਨੂੰ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਚੜਦੀ ਕਲਾ ਚ ਰੱਖੇ ਤੇ ਜਲਦੀ ਸਫਲਤਾਂ ਹਾਸਲ ਕਰ ਕੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਘਰਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਵਾਪਸ ਪਰਤਣ ਅੱਗੇ ਜਰੂਰ ਸ਼ੇਅਰ ਕਰ ਦੳ #ਕਿਸਾਨਮਜਦੂਰਏਕਤਾਜਿੰਦਾਬਾਦ
1 day ago
Peace and Unity must be the priority says Ravi Singh-Khalsa Aid 🙏
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I pray for a peaceful satisfactory outcome.
Chardi Kallah di Ardaas for all the Kisaans taking part in the Tractor March in Delhi tomorrow. Stay peaceful & stay vigilant, victory is near but the government will use any opportunity to destroy the movement. Remember Hoshh over Joshh. #KisaanMajdoorEktaZindabad #farmerprotest 🚜🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
1 day ago
Tractors are ready for tomorrow's March.
ਦਿੱਲੀ ਵੱਲ ਵਧਣ ਲਈ ਤਿਆਰ
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Channel Punjab is in Singhu Border.
1 day ago
ਜਿਸ ਅੰਦੋਲਨ ਚ ਮਾਂ ਅਪਨੇ ਬੱਚੇ ਦੇ ਭਵਿੱਖ ਲਈ ਬੱਚੇ ਸਮੇਤ ਸ਼ਾਮਿਲ ਹੋਵੇ, ਓਸ ਅੰਦੋਲਨ ਨੂੰ ਸਫਲ ਹੋਣ ਤੋ ਕੋਈ ਤਾਕਤ ਨਹੀਂ ਰੋਕ ਸਕਦੀ । 🙏
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ਰਾਤੀਂ ਸੁਤਿਆਂ ਸਤਿ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਦੇ ਨਾਹਰੇ ਲਾਉਂਦਾ ਟਰੈਕਟਰ ਤੇ ਦਿੱਲ੍ਹੀ ਨੂੰ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਸੀ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵੀਰੋ ਮੇਰੀ ਹਾਜ਼ਰੀ ਪ੍ਰਵਾਨ ਕਰਿਓ 🙏🙏
1 day ago
Tomorrow will be One Historical Chapter in India’s History.
Please show support for our Farmers.
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Peace be with you all.
Chardi Kallah di Ardaas for all the Kisaans taking part in the Tractor March in Delhi tomorrow. Stay peaceful & stay vigilant, victory is near but the government will use any opportunity to destroy the movement. Remember Hoshh over Joshh. #KisaanMajdoorEktaZindabad #farmerprotest 🚜🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
ਰਾਤੀਂ ਸੁਤਿਆਂ ਸਤਿ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ ਦੇ ਨਾਹਰੇ ਲਾਉਂਦਾ ਟਰੈਕਟਰ ਤੇ ਦਿੱਲ੍ਹੀ ਨੂੰ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਸੀ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵੀਰੋ ਮੇਰੀ ਹਾਜ਼ਰੀ ਪ੍ਰਵਾਨ ਕਰਿਓ 🙏🙏
1 day ago
ਮਾਹੌਲ ਹੁਣ ਸ਼ਾਂਤ ਹੈ, ਕਲ੍ਹ ਨੂੰ ਰਿੰਗ ਰੋਡ ਜਾਣ ਦੀ ਤਿਆਰੀ ਕਰ ਰਹੇ ਨੇ ਸਾਰੇ ਜਣੇ। ਟਰੈਕਟਰ ਲਾਈਨ ਚ ਲਗਣੇ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਹੋ ਚੁੱਕੇ ਹਨ 🙏
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Maharaj tuhada morcha fateh karay
Good luck
1 day ago
BREAKING NEWS
ਕਿਸਾਨ ਮੋਰਚਾ ਸਟੇਜ ਨੌਜਵਾਨਾਂ ਨੇ ਕੰਟਰੋਲ ਵਿਚ ਕੀਤੀ
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