Bromley: Police appeal for woman wanted in connection with bank fraud

Police are appealing for information about a woman believed to be part of a criminal organisation committing bank fraud in the capital.

The appeal comes after the woman pretended to be another customer in order to obtain a new bank card in south-east London.

She entered a bank in West Wickham on October 6 and falsely claimed to be another woman who has an account with them.

The fraudster, aged between 55 and 65, answered all security questions correctly before ordering a new card in the victim’s name.

The woman, of medium build with shoulder-length hair, may be part of a larger organised crime group linked with a spate of offences in the capital.

Detective Constable Owen Randall, of the Met’s Economic Crime Command, said: “The individual pictured is believed to be linked to a string of offences which have caused the victim undue distress. It is imperative that police are able to speak with her in order to understand exactly what has happened.

“Whilst myself and my team continue to investigate the case at pace, I would also encourage anyone who may recognise this woman to come forward and speak with police or Crimestoppers. We believe that she may be part of an Organised Crime Group who are potentially responsible for a multitude of fraud offences."

Anyone with information should call 101 and quote 6533429/21, or speak with Crimestoppers completely anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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