At link below find attached June’s report from the Amesbury Rural beat area.
EM13 Rural parish council report – June 2024
The Police have emphasised the following element:
Last month we warned of a series of courier fraud reports. These have greatly reduced but a small number of incidents are still occurring. We would like to reiterate the following advice
There has been a series of courier fraud incidents. These frauds have begun with a fraudster calling potential victims and pretending to be a Police Officer investigating a fraud; they then ask the victim to withdraw money. Please remember:
- Police will never ask you to withdraw money or for any sensitive personal information such as bank details.
- The caller may suggest hanging up and calling 101/999 to verify their identity. However, they remain on the line so that when you try to make this call you’re still talking to the suspect or an accomplice. Please end the call, wait at least 15 minutes, then call 101/999.
- If you are not sure, speak to family or friends for advice.
- Please report suspicious calls to police.