Fake payment pages · stamped IMPOSTER
The copied Met Police "case file" pageIMPOSTER
A real scam people fell for this year, next to the real thing. The numbers mark the three things to check: hover or tap one to see what it tells you.
If you think you've been a victim of fraud, report it to your bank first, then report it online.
We will never ask you to move money, hand over cash or verify your identity through a link.
Your bank account has been linked to a fraud investigation.
An officer will call you today to protect your money.
Always check the address.
The Met's look and name on an address that doesn't end in police.uk. A "case" against your bank account is the hook: the "officer" who calls next wants your money moved to a "safe account".
met.police.uk is the Metropolitan Police's own site. UK police sites end in police.uk.
metpolice-casefile.online is a .online address anyone can buy for a few pounds.
It tells you how to report fraud, and asks for nothing.
It wants your name, date of birth and mobile number so an "officer" can call you.
No threat.
Your bank account is "linked to a fraud case", and an officer will call you.
RememberUK police sites end in police.uk. The police never ask you to move your money. If an "officer" calls, hang up and ring 101 yourself.
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