Humberside Police say reports of courier fraud, also known as impersonation fraud, are increasing in our area.
Just this week, the force’s Economic Crime Unit has launched two investigations following reports from residents in Hull.
Courier Fraud involves individuals falsely impersonating someone you trust. This may be a member of family, police officer, bank official or any other trusted organisation. This can be online or over the phone.
These fraudsters impersonate trusted individuals or organisations in attempt to take money from their victims. They often instruct victims to withdraw large sums of cash, claiming it will be collected by a courier, or ask them to send the money through the post.
These calls can look legitimate, and scammers use devices that can change the appearance of their phone number on your device. If you receive an unexpected call that you think is a scam, hang up, wait a few minutes, and call 101 to contact the police.
- The police will never call you and ask you to verify your personal details, ask for your PIN by phone or offer to pick up your card by courier.
- The police will never send a courier to your home to collect bank cards, cash or other valuable items.
- Don’t trust caller ID display on your phone – it is not proof of identity
You can also download the ‘Friends Against Scams’ App to keep up to date on the latest scams, and use their Ask Silver AI checker to assess the trustworthiness of a website or text you have received: https://www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk/
If you believe you have been a victim of fraud, call
