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Scammers Steal £11,000 by Impersonating Police, Bank

4/18/2026

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Samantha Bradshaw, 38, of Alfreton, Derbyshire, lost about £11,000 after scammers posed as police and NatWest's fraud team.
The scam involved impersonation by police and NatWest's fraud team.
A courier collected her bank cards during the investigation.
Bradshaw reported the fraud to the police.
Police advised verifying calls by contacting the police or their bank directly.

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Story summary

Samantha Bradshaw, 38, of Alfreton, Derbyshire, lost about £11,000 after scammers posed as police and NatWest's fraud team.
The scam involved impersonation by police and NatWest's fraud team.
A courier collected her bank cards during the investigation.
Bradshaw reported the fraud to the police.
Police advised verifying calls by contacting the police or their bank directly.