Cuckooing Survey

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Trust Your Instincts

If you have any concerns or suspicions that a property is being cuckooed, submit information via your local Partnership Intelligence Portal or call 101.

Case Study: Ravi

Ravi is a retired teacher. He lives alone in a detached property in an affluent area. He has physical health issues and suffers from memory loss. His wife passed away two years ago, and he has no children. Ravi is a victim of cuckooing to facilitate financial exploitation. A young couple befriended Ravi at a ‘coffee […]

Case Study: Sarah

Sarah is a single-parent living in a semi-detached property that she rents from a private landlord. She works part-time as a receptionist and often struggles to make ends meet. Sarah is a victim of romantic partner cuckooing. Unbeknownst to Sarah, her new boyfriend is a member of an organised crime group. He matched with Sarah on […]

Case Study: Jaz

Jaz is a recent care leaver and is living independently for the first time. Neighbours have lodged a series of complaints about the loud music being played in Jaz’s property and the number of visitors that she receives around-the-clock. Jaz is a victim of cuckooing connected to sex work. Her best friend, Liv, has been groomed by […]

Case Study: Dave

Dave lives in a one-bedroom flat in a deprived neighbourhood and has a history of homelessness and drug use. Dave is a victim of county lines cuckooing. County lines operatives have taken over his property for the purpose of storing and trafficking drugs, have confiscated his door keys, and try to prevent others from entering. Dave […]

Behind Closed Doors: Spotting the Signs

The ‘Behind Closed Doors: Cuckooing Hazard Perception’ VR experience was developed to increase awareness of the warning signs of cuckooing victimisation, particularly for those whose profession requires them to routinely enter the homes of vulnerable people. By now, you will have completed the VR element of this resource and also gained an understandingof:● What cuckooing is● Who […]

What are the signs that a property has been cuckooed?

Signs that a property has been taken over include The victim not being seen by neighbours for a while and many other signs.

What are the signs that somebody is being cuckooed?

Cuckooing victims are likely to prevent others from entering their property, and may disengage from support services.

Why don’t victims ask for help?

Victims of cuckooing are unlikely to contact the police or other safeguarding agencies to ask for help due to fear