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Latest fraud news:

Knife crime security scamKnife crime security scam
Residents are being warned about a new telephone scam where they are urged to buy a home security system to protect themselves from knife crime. [2 September 2010]

Lottery scam warningLottery scam warning
Police are warning residents to be cautious if they receive a telephone call informing them they have won a lottery or prize draw. [1 September 2010]

Down's Syndrome Association - clothes recycling scamDown's Syndrome Association - Clothes recycling scam
There are a number of bogus recycling bags and flyers in circulation, claiming to raise funds for the Down’s Syndrome Association by recycling clothes. [31 August 2010] 

Fraudsters pose as police in cold calling scamFraudsters pose as police in cold calling scam
Officers are warning residents to be vigilant after several people have been called by a man claiming to be selling advertising space on behalf of police. [27 August 2010] 

Wise up campaign - Jim and Bert'Wise up' to fraudsters
Police officers have teamed up with a pair of suspicious-looking characters to raise awareness about fraud. [27 August 2010]

Bogus emails and lettersBogus FSA and Ombudsman emails and letters
Moneymadeclear is warning that there are a number of bogus communications in circulation, claiming to be from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) or the Financial Ombudsman Service (Ombudsman), asking people for personal information or money. [26 August 2010]

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