If you received an email from Tarian ROCU on Thursday, February 19, 2026, don’t ignore it. You will need to take action to protect yourself from fraud.
Please note, genuine emails from the police will not usually contain any links or attachments. If you receive an email that purports to be from police that does contain links or attachments, please contact 101 to check its validity.
Detective Inspector Mathew Davies, of Tarian ROCU, said: “Cryptocurrency holders are attractive targets to fraudsters. I would urge anyone who has cryptocurrency to ensure they are secure online and to be aware of potential scams.
“Make sure you are using strong passwords, enable two-factor-authentication, and consider the use of a password manager. Regularly check your bank and other financial accounts for signs of suspicious activity.
“Be aware that fraudsters may impersonate legitimate bodies such as the police, banks, or other financial institutions. Genuine individuals from these organisations will never contact you asking you to transfer money, share personal financial details, or hand over remote control of your computer or phone.
“Fraudsters may also attempt to build a rapport with you online through dating platforms or social media. They may then encourage you to invest your cryptocurrency in a scheme that seems too good to be true. Two-thirds of cryptocurrency scams now start on social media, but others may appear through text, email, or phone call.
“I would encourage all cryptocurrency holders to find out more about how they could be scammed and how their money and or data could be stolen. Please look at the National Cyber Security Centre website for more information: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/
If you suspect you have been the victim of a scam, please report it to Report Fraud: https://www.reportfraud.police.uk/ .”
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