If an older or vulnerable person requests a large cash withdrawal, they could have been targeted for fraud. The Victim - A fraudster calls the victim claiming to be a police officer or bank official and states their bank cards have been used fraudulently. Or they tell the victim they need assistance to investigate criminality within the bank. OR The Victim - A rogue trader calls at the door, offering to carry out building work, repairs, or gardening work. They then demand pre-payment or over charge victims once work is underway or complete. The Cash - The fraudsters will either persuade or pressurise their victim into going to the bank to withdraw a large amount of cash. The Collection - The money is then handed over to the fraudsters via a taxi or courier, or in person in the case of rogue traders. Be aware - The victim might have been told to make up a story if challenged by their bank. Please ask the customer whether they have been contacted by someone claiming to be the police or a fraud investigator; or by a tradesperson who has asked them to withdraw cash. If you suspect they have been a victim call the police on 999. If you have information about a crime or anyone you suspect may be involved in criminality, then please let us know using the online ‘Tell Us About’ form on our website www.westmercia.police.uk. If you aren’t comfortable contacting us directly, you can pass on information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org Thank you for your help. It is only by the police and the public working together that we can prevent and detect crime. | 
