Elderly and vulnerable people are being targeted by fraudsters claiming to be National Crime Agency (NCA) officers. They’re tricking people out of their personal details, bank account information, and even moving their money directly. Don’t become a victim; please warn your friends’ and family.
An NCA officer will NEVER:
- Ask for remote access to your computer via the telephone, email or online
- Ask you to verify your personal details such as password, account numbers, or card details via phone, email or online
- Ask you to transfer or hand over money via phone, email, online or in person
- Speak or act in a threatening manner
If you are unsure, STOP. Contact the NCA directly to verify their identity on 0370 000 6000. Alternatively call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.
Police Contact Advice
Telephone 999 in an emergency where there is a danger to life or a crime is in progress. Telephone 101 for non-emergencies where police attendance is required, to report a crime or to report any other incidents. Calls to 101 have a fixed cost of 15p per call. Alternatively, visit www.herts.police.uk/contact to report a non-emergency crime online or chat to a police operator live via our web chat service. If you are calling about the above, please tell us that you are responding to a message from OWL Neighbourhood Watch.