'It often results in significant psychological harm and financial loss to victims, many of whom are living alone'
It is a "nasty crime" which targets pensioners and can shatter lives. In the last year more than £28.7 million was lost nationally to courier fraud. In Greater Manchester there were 21 cases between April 2023 and March this year with £90,673 being stolen.
The victim may also be encouraged into handing over their bank cards and PINs, as well as high value items such as jewellery, watches and gold . Victims can also be coerced into going out and buying items such as gold and jewellery from legitimate retailers on behalf of criminals. Approximately 85% of victims were aged 60-90 years old; 31.5% were in their 70’s and 33% were in their 80’s. The oldest victim was 94 years old. Five suspects were arrested, and enquiries are ongoing.
“Led by the City of London Police, this operation was a joint effort by forces across England and Wales to intensify activity and jointly crack down on fraudsters who prey upon elderly people by cold calling landlines and posing as police officers and bank officials. Over a two-week period, we worked with colleagues in the Metropolitan Police and teams across England and Wales to proactively arrest offenders and safeguard vulnerable victims.
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