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Cheshire Police warning over courier fraud scammers targeting towns

Cheshire Police warning over courier fraud scammers targeting towns

Detectives are warning Cheshire residents after a spate of courier fraud scams have left victims without thousands of pounds.

There have been four incidents in Crewe, Wilmslow, Handforth and Warrington investigated by Cheshire Police.

December 4, 2021
Courier fraud scams leave Cheshire victims without thousands of pounds

Courier fraud scams leave Cheshire victims without thousands of pounds

A spate of courier fraud scams have left Cheshire victims without thousands of pounds, police have warned.

Officers warned the public about courier fraud in July, but detectives say they are continuing to see residents falling foul of the crime.

September 7, 2020
Cheshire Police warning over courier scams in Nantwich and Crewe

Cheshire Police warning over courier scams in Nantwich and Crewe

Cheshire Police is warning residents not to fall foul of courier fraud following reports in Nantwich, Crewe and Chester.

Courier fraud is when an offender cold calls the victim posing as an official such as a police officer or a member of a banks fraud team.

January 10, 2018