22nd September 2023 22nd September 2023Categories Advice Fraud NewsBank fraud awarenessLloyds Bank have issued the below advice: Fraudsters can call to pretend to be your bank, the police […]
7th September 2023 7th September 2023Categories Advice Fraud NewsRemote Access scams targeting businesses!Action Fraud has received 31 crime reports since June 2023 relating to remote access scams targeting businesses. Victims […]
25th August 2023 25th August 2023Categories Advice Fraud News Online Safety Personal Safety Protect Vulnerable People Reporting CrimeBeware of these fake appeals for help scamEvery month that passes online scammers get more sophisticated in their perpetual arms race with tech companies, law […]
7th August 2023 7th August 2023Categories Advice Fraud News Online Safety Personal Safety Protect Vulnerable People Reporting CrimeWatch Out for this WhatsApp scam!Large community and religious WhatsApp groups are being targeted by scammers who infiltrate them to try and deceive […]
28th July 2023 28th July 2023Categories Advice Fraud News Online Safety Personal Safety Reporting CrimeWhat is phishing & how can I avoid it?Phishing scams are fraudulent attempts to obtain personal information from people such as passwords, bank account details & […]
14th July 2023 14th July 2023Categories Fraud NewsApple iCloud account scamCyber scammers are attempting to access peoples personal details by emailing some iPhone users with a message informing […]
30th June 2023 30th June 2023Categories Fraud News Online Safety Protect Vulnerable People Reporting Crime Victim SupportBe aware of parcel delivery fraud!The biggest, and most common scam of 2023 has been Parcel delivery fraud. In 2023, 50% of the […]
16th June 2023 16th June 2023Categories Fraud NewsEnergy price cap fraudCriminals are taking advantage of households damaged by the recent energy price cap increase by claiming to be […]
2nd June 2023 2nd June 2023Categories Fraud NewsFake Norton and McAfee Anti-Virus scam emailsPlease be aware that there are continual reports of scam emails purporting to be from Norton & McAfee […]
19th May 2023 19th May 2023Categories FraudBeware of the Apple Pay text scamFraudsters are targeting iPhone owners using a spoofing scam to gain access to personal details, known as phishing. […]
16th May 2023 16th May 2023Categories Fraud News Volunteer OpportunitiesCybercrime volunteer with Fraudwatch and Humberside PoliceDo you want to support victims of Fraud & Cybercrime? If this sounds like something you are interested […]
2nd May 2023 2nd May 2023Categories Fraud News Police NewsFraud Conference hosted by Humberside PoliceHumberside Police hosted the first ever Fraud Prevention Conference in our region yesterday (Wednesday 26 April), with speakers […]
21st April 2023 21st April 2023Categories Fraud Local News & Services NewsLifeline ScamHull City Council have been made aware of some scam calls to lifeline clients. The callers claim to […]
5th April 2023 5th April 2023Categories FraudCould you spot a pension scam?Have you received an email explaining how to release funds early, a free pension review or have been […]
20th March 2023 20th March 2023Categories Advice Fraud NewsVehicle fraud and online shopping adviceFor people in the UK, the favourite way to buy and sell vehicles by far is using the […]
10th March 2023 10th March 2023Categories Fraud NewsSafe Online ShoppingWhen you’re buying online, how confident are you that you’re dealing with a genuine seller and not a […]
24th February 2023 24th February 2023Categories Advice FraudWhat’sApp scam message still spreadingParents are being warned that the ‘Hi Mum/Dad’ WhatsApp is still lingering around. The scammers claim to be […]
24th February 2023 24th February 2023Categories Fraud NewsBeware BT email scamWatch out for these fake emails purporting to be from BT. Have you received a suspicious email? You […]
10th February 2023 10th February 2023Categories FraudHoliday Fraud – the signs to spotAt this time of year we can often be found scanning the internet for a good deal on […]
13th January 2023 13th January 2023Categories Fraud NewsScam HMRC failed Direct Debit reportsHMRC are making people aware of a recent scam where fraudsters are emailing posing as HMRC informing that […]