30th April 2021 30th April 2021Categories AdviceFraudLocal News & ServicesProtect Vulnerable PeopleHull: Census scam text warningFollowing the Census of 2021 it has been reported in the local area that there is now a […]
21st April 2021 21st April 2021Categories AdviceFraudNewsPolice NewsReporting CrimeLifting the police tape – How fraud is investigatedBeing a victim of fraud can have devastating and long-lasting implications for people. It’s the Economic Crime Unit’s […]
16th April 2021 16th April 2021Categories AdviceFraudLocal News & ServicesNewsYorkshire Water scam warningThis week an NN member has been in contact and informed us of a Yorkshire Water scam call […]
7th April 2021 7th April 2021Categories AdviceFraudNeighbourhood WatchNewsOnline SafetyProtect Vulnerable PeopleBitcoin-Related Scam EmailsAction Fraud are warning the public to be vigilant of unsolicited emails promoting cryptocurrency (Bitcoin) investment opportunities. They’ve […]
7th April 2021 7th April 2021Categories AdviceFraudNeighbourhood WatchNewsProtect Vulnerable PeopleMoney transfer bank scamNatWest Bank are being informed of reports nationally of a scam around moving money to a safe account. […]
7th April 2021 7th April 2021Categories AdviceFraudNewsFake texts, calls and websiteFake texts purporting to be from mail and courier services have been on the rise. In this case, […]
19th March 2021 19th March 2021Categories AdviceFraudNewsProtect Vulnerable PeopleHull: Scam Covid-19 spot check emailsThis week we have been made aware of a bogus email that is circulating regarding Health & Safety […]
19th March 2021 19th March 2021Categories AdviceFraudNewsHull: National Lottery scamLottery, sweepstake or prize draw fraud happens after fraudsters contact you to tell you you’ve won a large […]
18th March 2021 18th March 2021Categories Events & ActivitiesEvents PageEvents PageFraudGet InvolvedMembership BenefitsNewsOnline SafetyPast Events19.04.21 – Cyber and Fraud awareness workshopBack by popular demand, the NN team are partnering with Fraud Watch for another Cyber and Fraud awareness […]
12th March 2021 12th March 2021Categories AdviceFraudNewsNational Insurance scam callsThe below information has been taken from the Action Fraud website. Victims have reported receiving an automated telephone […]
4th March 2021 4th March 2021Categories AdviceFraudNeighbourhood WatchNewsOnline SafetyProtect Vulnerable PeopleWarning Following National Insurance Scam CallsAction Fraud have received over 1,000 extra calls from members of the public this week reporting National Insurance scams. […]
1st March 2021 1st March 2021Categories Events & ActivitiesEvents PageEvents PageFraudGet InvolvedMembership BenefitsNewsOnline SafetyPast Events26.05.21 – Cyber and Fraud awareness workshopThe NN team are partnering with Fraud Watch for another Cyber and Fraud awareness workshop. The session will […]
26th February 2021 26th February 2021Categories AdviceFraudNewsWarning of Dog Theft ployWe have recently received the below information which has been shared nationally amongst the Friends Against Scams group. […]
26th February 2021 26th February 2021Categories AdviceFraudNewsOnline SafetyHMRC Grant and Refund scamsHMRC is aware of a phishing campaign telling customers they can claim ‘for the third grant’ as support […]
16th February 2021 16th February 2021Categories AdviceFraudNewsOnline SafetyHow to use online dating sites safelyNow that Valentine’s Day has been and gone, it’s important not to forget your online security basics when […]
16th February 2021 16th February 2021Categories AdviceFraudNewsOnline SafetyProtect Vulnerable PeopleBitcoin-Related Scam EmailsWe’re warning the public to be vigilant of unsolicited emails promoting cryptocurrency (Bitcoin) investment opportunities. Action Fraud have […]
12th February 2021 12th February 2021Categories AdviceFeatured PostsFraudMembership BenefitsNeighbourhood WatchNewsPolice NewsProtect Vulnerable PeopleVictim SupportPeer support group set up to help victims of romance fraud as people in our area lose over £1million to scams last yearThe group is only the second of its kind in the country A new initiative between Humberside Police […]
5th February 2021 5th February 2021Categories AdviceFraudNewsFraudulent Santander textThis week we have been informed of a text scam. The text reads ” A payment was attempted […]
5th February 2021 5th February 2021Categories AdviceFraudNewsCovid-19 Scam alertsMedical Certificate Scam: Europol are warning of fake COVID 19 negative medical test certificates and their teams work […]
29th January 2021 29th January 2021Categories AdviceFraudNewsDyson Prize Draw email scamThe NN team have been made aware that a member has received a fake Dyson Prize Draw email. […]