How do criminals trick residents into courier fraud?

The scammers scare victims with threats of arrests or causing problems with getting the money back if they tell anyone or won’t co-operate.

☎️ You get a call from someone saying they are from Citizens Advice, asking for details and payments to be made.

❗ This is a scam

The scammers send instructions on how to claim your prize, which involves giving your personal information and the criminals ask for an upfront ‘processing fee’.

A demand is then made that the payment won’t be released unless a fee is paid.

Be cautious when selling online❗