The article discusses the dual nature of crime artifacts found in police evidence rooms, particularly items related to fraud and its facilitators. DCI Paul Curtis from the Dedicated Card and Payment Crime Unit emphasizes the psychological and financial impacts of fraud, which accounts for 40% of national crime statistics, often perpetrated by scammers exploiting technology and operating from abroad. Despite advances in policing and forensic methods, fraud remains under-reported due to victims' embarrassment, complicating the detection and prosecution of these criminals.
DCI Paul Curtis emphasizes that fraud is significantly under-reported, resulting in immense harm—both financial and psychological—to victims who often feel too embarrassed to come forward.
DCI Paul Curtis highlights the challenges faced by the Dedicated Card and Payment Crime Unit, saying that uncovering the perpetrators of payment fraud remains an uphill battle due to their overseas locations and exploitation of technology.
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