An employee at warehouse near Kenilworth was questioned about an alleged fraud incident, Warwickshire Police has confirmed.

The unnamed employee was allegedly ordering items online before illegally issuing refunds to himself.

They were one of 11 people interviewed under caution and seven arrested in connection to Warwickshire cases where victims were defrauded out of a total of more than £450,000.

Investigations were made as part of a national campaign against fraud - Operation Henhouse.

Under the same investigation a 66-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of fraud after allegedly scamming a combined £270,000 for building works from a number of victims.

Detectives are investigating reports from seven victims in Leamington, Kenilworth, Stratford, Bedworth, Solihull and Banbury who paid thousands for work that was never carried out or was incomplete.

Detective Sergeant Paul Hainsworth from Warwickshire Police's Economic Crime Unit said: "Fraud offences now account for more than 40 per cent of all crime and over 80 per cent of this is cyber enabled, meaning victims are persistently targeted whilst using technology, like their computers and mobile phones.

"Criminals frequently target some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.

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"The impact on these victims is often financially and emotionally devastating.

"Hopefully this month's activity demonstrates that police are stepping up their efforts to punish fraudsters, seize their assets and protect the public.

"The public can take steps to help protect themselves from fraud by using strong passwords and two-step verification where possible.

"If something seems suspicious or unexpected, such as requests for money or personal information, contact the organisation directly to check. Use contact details from their official website, not those given in a message, email or phone call.

"It is also important for everyone to talk to vulnerable and elderly family members and friends about these steps to help protect them."

Other cases reported by Warwickshire Police as part of Operation Henhouse include a 27-year-old man from Warwick who was arrested on suspicion of fraud following an allegation he submitted counterfeit documents to the DVLA to get a driving licence.

A 48-year-old man and 42-year-old woman, both from the Stratford area, were questioned following allegations they took payments from multiple victims of more than £37,000 for building and gardening work that was either incomplete or never started.