Regional Organised Crime Unit for the West Midlands Region (ROCUWM)

📣 Businesses beware: criminals may use the end of the tax year in their scams. They might impersonate senior executives or your CEO to demand urgent payments or confidential information. Take a moment to stop and think before making a payment or providing information. - Verify any unexpected or unusual requests by speaking directly with the person who has contacted you - Check-in colleagues if you're unsure about the legitimacy of an email - Double check the sender’s email address - Be cautious with changes to payment instructions or account details #TakeFive #StopChallengeProtect.

The ISA deadline is coming up so it’s an important time to keep your guard up against investment scams. Take a moment to stop and think before parting with your money or information. It could help keep you safe 🔒 - Avoid clicking on social media ads offering investments 🔗 - If you’re contacted unexpectedly by phone, email or on social media, do your research first and always consider the possibility of a scam 🔍 - If you’re offered a high return on your investment with apparently little or no risk and is also exclusive to you, this is a huge red flag 🚩 Share this with your family and friends to help everyone keep safe from investment fraud in the lead up to the ISA deadline on 5 April 2025. #TakeFive #StopChallengeProtect #InvestmentScam

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Take a moment before paying that invoice. 📜 Criminals will send fake invoices that look like ones from a genuine supplier hoping you will pay without checking the account details. Always question changes in in payment information and confirm service provider bank details directly with the company before payment is made. #InvoiceFraud #StopChallengeProtect

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Are those new bank details genuine? 🤔 It’s nearly the tax year-end and criminals might use this to rush you into paying a fake invoice. Invoice fraud is when a criminal poses as a trusted organisation or supplier and provides you with a genuine looking invoice with new or amended bank account details. Don’t rush to make a payment. Always speak to the supplier directly on a number you trust before making any payments. #InvoiceFraud #TakeFive

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