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Regional Organised Crime Unit (West Midlands) @ROCUWM

ROCU WM is a collaboration between the police forces of Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Mercia and West Midlands, to fight organised crime across the region.

Joined April 2014
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⚠️ Criminals stole over £21 million from courier fraud victims in 2025 ℹ️ Banks or the police won't call and ask you to transfer money, or send a courier to your home to collect cards, cash or other valuables Read more: orlo.uk/3odC4 #CourierFraud
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Could the link in that message be fake? Criminals will use ‘phishing’ links in emails and messages to try and get your personal or financial information. Be cautious of any unexpected texts or emails. If it looks suspicious, forward the text to 7726.
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Received a text for a delivery? 📦 Stop and think. - You shouldn’t have to pay a fee for a missed delivery. - If you're unsure, check the notifications to ensure they are genuine. - Avoid clicking on links in messages or email and only visit trusted websites. #TakeFive
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Poster warning about delivery scams, with the text 'STOP AND THINK. Watch out for delivery scams.' and a 'Take Five to Stop Fraud' logo.

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Criminals send fake texts hoping you're waiting for a parcel.📱 Always #TakeFive to stop and think. Log into your account directly and avoid clicking on any links in emails or messages. If you receive a scam text report it by forwarding to 7726. #StopChallengeProtect #TakeFive
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Expecting a delivery? 🚚 🔴Stop: Don’t click on unexpected links or attachments 🟡Challenge: Ask yourself – could it be fake? Check any notifications carefully and only use official apps or websites to track parcels 🟢Protect: Report the message by forwarding it to 7726 #TakeFive
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🚨Talking to somebody new online? Criminals perpetrating romance fraud stole over £102M last year. ℹ️Stay on the dating website or app until you’re confident the person is who they say they are. #RomanceFraud
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🚨Talking to somebody new online? Criminals perpetrating romance fraud stole over £102M last year. ❌ Never send money to someone you haven’t met in person. #RomanceFraud
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🚨Talking to somebody new online? Criminals perpetrating romance fraud stole over £102M last year. ℹ️ Use reverse image search tools to check that the person's profile photos are not associated with another name. #RomanceFraud
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🚨Talking to somebody new online? Criminals perpetrating romance fraud stole over £102M last year. ❌ Never send money to someone you haven’t met in person. #RomanceFraud
Never send money to someone you haven’t met in person.

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🚨Talking to somebody new online? Criminals perpetrating romance fraud stole over £102M last year. ℹ️Stay on the dating website or app until you’re confident the person is who they say they are. #RomanceFraud
Stay on the dating website or app until you’re confident the person is who they say they are.

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🚨Talking to somebody new online? Criminals perpetrating romance fraud stole over £102M last year. ℹ️ Use reverse image search tools to check that the person's profile photos are not associated with another name. #RomanceFraud
Use reverse image search tools to check that the person's profile photos are not associated with another name.

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⚠️ 10,784 people reported being victims of romance fraud in 2025. Their losses totalled over £102M. ℹ️Find out how to spot the signs of romance fraud: orlo.uk/lWiC7 #RomanceFraud
10,784 people reported being victims of romance fraud in 2025. Their losses totalled over £102M.

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Stay safe from ticket scams – always use official ticket sites or official resellers. Always stop and think before you buy. If it seems ‘too good to be true’ it probably is. Share this with a friend to keep them safe from ticket scams this summer too 🔒
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Looking for tickets? Follow the #TakeFive advice: - Stick to official ticket sites and official resale - Double check the web address - Avoid buying tickets on social media - Use secure payment methods and avoid paying by bank transfer
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Trying to get your hands on a ticket for your next event? Stop and think. 🛑 - Always book through official sellers or resellers. - Avoid buying tickets on social media. - Pay using a secure platform and avoid using bank transfer. #STARtickets #TicketScams #GrandNational
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As the tax year ends and potential bonuses arrive, criminals can target people with fake investments. ✅If you are looking to invest, do your research by using the FCA Firm Checker. ❌If you’re approached out the blue and feel pressured to invest, this could be scam. #TakeFive
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Trying to make some extra money through investing? 📈 ☑️Use the FCA’s Firm Checker tool. 🔗Avoid clicking on ads from social media. 🚫If someone calls or emails you out the blue with an exclusive opportunity, this could be a scam. 🔍Do your research and read reviews. #TakeFive
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Stay one step ahead of online scammers: Avoid clicking on links in emails or messages Be wary of clicking on ads from social media Double check web addresses Avoid using public Wi-Fi to access accounts that have personal or financial info #OnlineScams #TakeFive
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Scrolling online? Stay alert – scammers might be looking for your details.

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Do you know how much of your info is online? Scammers can use details to gain your trust or answer security questions. ✅ Check your privacy settings ✅ Review what’s publicly available ✅ Be mindful of what you share #TakeFive #StopChallengeProtect
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Scammers can use details to gain your trust or answer security questions.

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Scammers can use details to gain your trust or answer security questions.

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Criminals create convincing online profiles to build trust, then ask for money If someone you’re speaking to online asks for financial help: ✅ Stop and think ✅ Never send money, gift cards or bank details ✅ Talk to someone you trust for a 2nd opinion #RomanceScams #TakeFive
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