Norfolk Police has released a warning over courier scams, after reporting centre Action Fraud received 39 reports in Norfolk in the past year. Courier fraud is a sophisticated scam that preys on the trust and vulnerability of individuals. One common tactic in courier fraud involves convincing victims to withdraw large sums of money from their bank accounts. “Millions of pounds of hard-earned pensions and savings are being stolen each year and we are concentrating efforts to stop courier fraud at the source. “We’ve seen courier fraud taking place in and around retirement villages, care homes and assisted living accommodation.

Source: Express June 10, 2023 19:31 UTC