A second man, 27, is arrested in Stockton after an elderly person was scammed out of £3,500. Investigation continues.
This is the second arrest in the fraud case. Cleveland Police’s cyber crime unit investigated after the initial report came on January 24th.
An elderly person sent £3,500 to Teesside. Scammers pretended to be from his bank to obtain the funds.
The money, wrapped tightly inside a padded envelope, was sent by special delivery to a Stockton address.
A 34-year-old man was arrested last week, on February 20th, suspected of the same fraud. He got conditional bail as police continue their investigation.
Police keep gathering evidence in this fraud, which led to another man’s arrest now. He is waiting to be questioned regarding the incident.
Cops urge caution with potential scams, advising people to protect themselves, family, and friends to avoid becoming a fraud victim.
Police and Action Fraud gave some tips, including creating strong passwords using three random words and ensuring they are different everywhere. Always use two-step verification if you can and limit your information on social media.
Also, be careful with sharing personal data. If something feels wrong, trust your gut, end the contact, and seek official advice.
Report fraud to Action Fraud right away and tell family and friends about it to help them stay safe too. Victims can get support from services like VCAS for help and should remember they are not alone.