Courier fraud on School Road Finstock

We are appealing for information following an incident of courier fraud which occurred on School Road, Finstock at approximately 1:45pm on Tuesday, 1 July 2025.

In this case, the victim was contacted by someone claiming to be from their bank. The caller convinced them that their bank account was compromised and instructed them to withdraw a significant amount of money, which would then be “collected” by a courier for safe keeping. Shortly after, a suspect arrived at the victim’s home and took the cash. The suspect then left the area walking down School Road in the direction of the train station.

Courier fraud is a targeted scam often aimed at elderly or vulnerable individuals, using pressure tactics and impersonation to steal money. These scammers can be highly convincing, often claiming to be police officers, bank staff, or fraud investigators.

We are urging anyone who may have seen a suspicious person or vehicle in the area of School Road between 1:30pm and 2:15pm on that day to come forward. If you have doorbell camera, CCTV or dashcam footage, it may be helpful in identifying the suspect.

If you have any information, please contact the police on 101, quoting reference 43250328072.

What is Courier Fraud?

Courier fraud is when a criminal calls you pretending to be a police officer or bank official, telling you there's a problem with your bank account or that your money is at risk. They may then:

These criminals can sound very convincing, and they often pressure you to act quickly.

Protect Yourself – and Others

Look Out for One Another

Courier fraud often targets those who are elderly or living alone. Please:

Working together, we can help prevent these crimes and protect the most vulnerable in our communities.