Regional Organised Crime Unit (West Midlands)

ROCU WM is a collaboration between the police forces of Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Mercia and West Midlands, to fight organised crime across the region.

[Regional Organised Crime Unit (West Midlands) @ROCUWM]

Expecting a delivery? 🚚
🔴Stop: Don’t click on unexpected links or attachments
🟡Challenge: Ask yourself – could it be fake? Check any notifications carefully and only use official apps or websites to track parcels
🟢Protect: Report the message by forwarding it to 7726
#TakeFive

[Regional Organised Crime Unit (West Midlands) @ROCUWM]

🚨Talking to somebody new online? Criminals perpetrating romance fraud stole over £102M last year.

ℹ️Stay on the dating website or app until you’re confident the person is who they say they are.

#RomanceFraud

[Regional Organised Crime Unit (West Midlands) @ROCUWM]

🚨Talking to somebody new online? Criminals perpetrating romance fraud stole over £102M last year.

❌ Never send money to someone you haven’t met in person.

#RomanceFraud

[Regional Organised Crime Unit (West Midlands) @ROCUWM]

🚨Talking to somebody new online? Criminals perpetrating romance fraud stole over £102M last year.

ℹ️ Use reverse image search tools to check that the person's profile photos are not associated with another name.

#RomanceFraud

[Regional Organised Crime Unit (West Midlands) @ROCUWM]

🚨Talking to somebody new online? Criminals perpetrating romance fraud stole over £102M last year.

❌ Never send money to someone you haven’t met in person.

#RomanceFraud

[Regional Organised Crime Unit (West Midlands) @ROCUWM]

🚨Talking to somebody new online? Criminals perpetrating romance fraud stole over £102M last year.

ℹ️Stay on the dating website or app until you’re confident the person is who they say they are.

#RomanceFraud

[Regional Organised Crime Unit (West Midlands) @ROCUWM]

🚨Talking to somebody new online? Criminals perpetrating romance fraud stole over £102M last year.

ℹ️ Use reverse image search tools to check that the person's profile photos are not associated with another name.

#RomanceFraud

[Regional Organised Crime Unit (West Midlands) @ROCUWM]

⚠️ 10,784 people reported being victims of romance fraud in 2025. Their losses totalled over £102M.

ℹ️Find out how to spot the signs of romance fraud: https://t.co/M40iRQaLjK

#RomanceFraud

[Regional Organised Crime Unit (West Midlands) @ROCUWM]

Stay safe from ticket scams – always use official ticket sites or official resellers. Always stop and think before you buy. If it seems ‘too good to be true’ it probably is.

Share this with a friend to keep them safe from ticket scams this summer too 🔒

[Regional Organised Crime Unit (West Midlands) @ROCUWM]

Looking for tickets? Follow the #TakeFive advice:

- Stick to official ticket sites and official resale
- Double check the web address
- Avoid buying tickets on social media
- Use secure payment methods and avoid paying by bank transfer

[Regional Organised Crime Unit (West Midlands) @ROCUWM]

Trying to get your hands on a ticket for your next event?

Stop and think. 🛑
- Always book through official sellers or resellers.
- Avoid buying tickets on social media.
- Pay using a secure platform and avoid using bank transfer.

#STARtickets #TicketScams #GrandNational

[Regional Organised Crime Unit (West Midlands) @ROCUWM]

As the tax year ends and potential bonuses arrive, criminals can target people with fake investments.

✅If you are looking to invest, do your research by using the FCA Firm Checker.
❌If you’re approached out the blue and feel pressured to invest, this could be scam.

#TakeFive

[Regional Organised Crime Unit (West Midlands) @ROCUWM]

Trying to make some extra money through investing? 📈

☑️Use the FCA’s Firm Checker tool.
🔗Avoid clicking on ads from social media.
🚫If someone calls or emails you out the blue with an exclusive opportunity, this could be a scam.
🔍Do your research and read reviews.

#TakeFive

[Regional Organised Crime Unit (West Midlands) @ROCUWM]

Stay one step ahead of online scammers:

Avoid clicking on links in emails or messages
Be wary of clicking on ads from social media
Double check web addresses
Avoid using public Wi-Fi to access accounts that have personal or financial info

#OnlineScams #TakeFive

[Regional Organised Crime Unit (West Midlands) @ROCUWM]

Do you know how much of your info is online?

Scammers can use details to gain your trust or answer security questions.

✅ Check your privacy settings
✅ Review what’s publicly available
✅ Be mindful of what you share

#TakeFive #StopChallengeProtect

[Regional Organised Crime Unit (West Midlands) @ROCUWM]

Criminals create convincing online profiles to build trust, then ask for money

If someone you’re speaking to online asks for financial help:

✅ Stop and think
✅ Never send money, gift cards or bank details
✅ Talk to someone you trust for a 2nd opinion

#RomanceScams #TakeFive

[Regional Organised Crime Unit (West Midlands) @ROCUWM]

This #ValentinesDay, look out for loved ones.

Romance scams can cause real harm – criminals may rush into declarations of love or ask for money.

Stop, think, and talk to someone you trust before sending money or personal info.

#TakeFive #StopChallengeProtect

[Regional Organised Crime Unit (West Midlands) @ROCUWM]

Top tips to keep yourself safe from online scams:

💻 Use strong and unique passwords for online accounts
💻 Turn on 2FA to add an extra layer of security
💻 Avoid clicking links from social media, emails, texts or online ads
💻 Update your software and apps regularly

#TakeFive

[Regional Organised Crime Unit (West Midlands) @ROCUWM]

Met someone online recently?

Stop and think 🛑

Criminals will research you for information to get closer to you and then invent reasons for needing money.

Never send money, gift cards, or bank details to someone you’ve met online or have only met a few times in person.

[Regional Organised Crime Unit (West Midlands) @ROCUWM]

What is love bombing? 💔

A manipulative tactic that criminals can use steal your money or personal info. They overwhelm you with attention and constant communication.

Always consider the possibility of a romance scam and #TakeFive to speak to a friend.