Evil courier fraud gang steal £144,500 from elderly victim
Hertfordshire Police have recently raised concerns about a surge in courier fraud incidents across the county. In the past few weeks, fraudsters have targeted residents by using tactics that mimic…
Fraud gang sentenced for courier scam that stole over £1 million
A sophisticated fraud gang has been jailed for running a fake call centre that swindled more than £1m from vulnerable elderly victims. The criminals targeted those who trusted them, using…
Fraud gang steal over £2 million in gold bullion from widower
Three members of a fraud gang tricked a Scottish millionaire into handing over £2 million in gold bullion. The fraudsters used phone calls and WhatsApp messages to convince the victim…
Courier fraud gang steal cash and jewellery from elderly victims
A court sentenced three men to more than 12 years in prison for orchestrating a courier fraud scam that stole over £416,000 in cash and jewellery from vulnerable victims. The…
Fraudster who targeted elderly victims sentenced to prison
A woman who exploited elderly victims in their 90s, convincing them to hand over their bank cards before going on luxury spending sprees, has been jailed. Lisa Macardle, 39, orchestrated…
Brothers jailed for 25 months after stealing over £100k
Two men have been sentenced to 25 months in prison each for their roles in a sophisticated courier fraud scam. The brothers, Zaki Daudo, 34, and Hanzalah Daudo, 46, posed as…
Fraudsters try to steal over £4,000 from retired pensioner
A 77-year-old Wiltshire man fell victim to a cunning courier fraud scam involving fraudsters posing as police and bank officials. These criminals attempted to trick him into handing over £4000….
Courier fraud victim loses £4,000 as fraudsters pose as police
Fraudsters are becoming bolder, and courier fraud is a rising threat. Jenny, a recent victim, shared her story with the BBC to highlight the dangers of these scams. Her experience…
Fraudsters target HSBC customers in gold purchasing scam
Courier fraud is a rising threat in the UK, with fraudsters targeting older individuals by impersonating trusted institutions, such as banks or police. HSBC has issued an urgent warning to…
Salisbury couple lose over £350k in evil courier fraud scam
A Salisbury couple recently lost hundreds of thousands of pounds to a sophisticated courier fraud scam. The ordeal began on the morning of July 9 when a man posing as…
Courier fraudsters handed soft sentence after stealing thousands
Two fraudsters who targeted an elderly Bedford pensioner in a courier fraud scheme have been sentenced to over two and a half years in prison. George Hill, 31, and Harry…
Fraud gang jailed after stealing thousands from elderly victims
A courier fraud gang who preyed on elderly victims nationwide have been jailed following a detailed investigation by Dorset Police. Danny Ngo, 28, and Dervill Rickman, 27, both from London, were…
Courier fraud scams cost pensioners £28 million in 2023
Police have reported that more than £28 million was lost to courier fraud in the past year. Fraudsters are increasingly targeting pensioners, causing significant financial and emotional damage. On average,…
Police highlight new scam as fraudsters impersonate the Met
Staffordshire Police have alerted the public to a sophisticated scam involving fraudsters who impersonate officers from the Metropolitan Police. These criminals cold-call residents, falsely claiming that someone in custody possesses a…
Elderly victims lose £12,000 in sophisticated courier fraud scam
A sophisticated operation aimed at defrauding elderly individuals out of their life savings has been dismantled thanks to an undercover police investigation. Arbaaz Khan, 31, spearheaded a courier fraud gang that preyed…