Luton Reported Scams

The request was refused by Bedfordshire Police.

Dear Bedfordshire Police,

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would like to request data regarding the number of scam reports received.

- Can I please receive each total individually for the time period of 01/04/2019 - 31/03/2020

- Could this be specific to those recorded within the boundaries of Luton

Can I please receive a count of reported:
1) Scam emails
2) Scam phone calls
3) Scam text messages

If you require any further clarification, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Yours faithfully,

Russ Hunter

no-reply@bch.ecase.gsi.gov.uk on behalf of FOI Team, Bedfordshire Police

Our ref: FOI2020/03690

Dear Russ Hunter,

I am writing with regards to your request for information, which was
received 2nd July.

We have started to consider your request, however we require further
information before we are able to proceed.

Please clarify if you are referring to scam related 'crimes' and if so can
you please specify the Home Office Offence Codes for the crime types you
wish us to consider to avoid your request attracting an 'over cost'
exemption.

As you will appreciate the statutory timescale for our response to your
request will not commence until we are supplied with the further
information which we require. In the event that we do not hear from you we
will assume that you do not wish to proceed with your request.

Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future
communications.

Yours sincerely,
Gary Maxey