Cheshire Police-NFIB Alert-Bogus Overseas Officers

Many thanks again to regular Chester Lifestyle visitor, John from Blacon, who has provided us with another very useful Crimewatch warning. In this warning from Cheshire Police we are warned about bogus overseas officers.

Have a read below.

Cheshire Police – NFIB Alert – Bogus Overseas Officers

Cheshire Police – Bogus Overseas Officers

So without further ado – Cheshire Police would like to make you all aware of this important announcement.

“The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) warns that fraudsters are contacting overseas students and visitors who are in the UK via their mobile phone or social network account and purporting to represent UK or foreign law enforcement.

After fraudsters have claimed to work with their respective embassy or government, they tell the victim that there is evidence in the form of forged documentation or parcels which implicate them in a crime such as money laundering, fraud or immigration offences.

After demanding further personal details from the victim such as their name, current address and copies of personal documentation, they threaten the victim. This they do by suggesting a warrant exists for their arrest which will result in their deportation and imprisonment unless they transfer a payment to them in order to cancel the arrest or pay a fine. Once the money is transferred, all contact between the victim and the fraudster is severed.

What You Need To Do:

Police will never ask you to withdraw to transfer money so “it can be checked”. Neither would they demand money in order to cancel an arrest. Do not be tricked into giving a fraudster access to your personal or financial details. No matter who they say they are. Protect your information and have the confidence to question and refuse unusual requests.

If you have made a payment to someone claiming to be the police or government department, and you think you might be a victim of fraud, you can report it to Action Fraud any time of the day or night using our online fraud reporting tool. You can also get advice about fraud or cyber-crime by calling 0300 123 2040.

If You Are A Student

If you are a student you can ask your Student Union or University for advice, help and support. Message Sent By Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National).”

Stay Vigilant

As always folks you need to stay vigilant. And not only that. If at all possible, spread the word if you can. Sadly there are so many scams knocking about it is hard to keep track sometimes. With the help of the John’s of this world who is a very diligent and vigilant, caring local resident we can help to ‘do our bit’.

With regard to something as important as this, may I ask that you yourselves spread this particular word by ‘Sharing’ this post if you can. Many thanks.

Other Warnings

John also provided us with another very useful scam alert concerning fake British Gas scam emails recently. You can read more about this HERE.

No doubt there will be more crimewatch warnings, either from Cheshire Police or other authorities, as and when they become apparent.

You can visit the Cheshire Police website HERE to find out more about frauds and scams.

Take care folks.

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