It is a crime in which pensioners are often the target
Four men from Greater Manchester have been arrested in connection with a regional wide investigation into a banking scam. The North West Regional Organised Crime Unit said in a statement that four men from Manchester had been arrested as part of an investigation into courier fraud by detectives.
"Detectives have conducted an investigation into a scam where fraudsters are duping victims into handing over their debit cards or moving their money into a ‘safe’ account," the statement added. "A 23-year-old man from Chadderton and three men aged 39, 29, and 21 from Rochdale, were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud following warrants carried out this morning with officers from Greater Manchester Police.
"Searches are ongoing at the properties across Greater Manchester but so far officers have seized approximately £31,000 cash, small quantity of cannabis and a number of electronic devices. The four men have been taken to a local police station for questioning." "The NWROCU are committed to tackling Fraud offences. If anyone feels they have been victim of a Fraud they should contact Action Fraud by telephoning 0300 123 2040 or visiting their website at www.actionfraud.police.uk."
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