31st May 2024 31st May 2024Categories AdviceFraudSpot the signs of investment fraudThere are just too many investment scams to list , but they are almost always very convincing, with […]
17th May 2024 17th May 2024Categories FraudGet InvolvedLocal News & ServicesNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyHow to protect yourself from ticket fraud!How to protect yourself from ticket fraud: Only buy tickets from the venue’s box office, the promoter, an […]
17th May 2024 17th May 2024Categories FraudGet InvolvedLocal News & ServicesNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyPolice NewsProtect yourself from investment scams!Remind yourself that if an individual or organisation contacts you randomly about an investment opportunity, it is likely […]
17th May 2024 17th May 2024Categories FraudLocal News & ServicesNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyBeware of Holiday FraudFraudwatch have been informed by Humberside Police that fraudsters are posting adverts on Facebook Market Place for log […]
3rd May 2024 3rd May 2024Categories FraudBeware of Ticket FraudFraudWatch have been informed by Humberside Police of a new Ticket Fraud on Facebook. Taylor SWIFT tickets are […]
19th April 2024 19th April 2024Categories FraudNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyStay safe from a cruel summer: be alert to ticket fraud ahead of this summer’s top eventsFestival and concert goers looking to get last minute tickets to this summer’s top events are urged to […]
5th April 2024 5th April 2024Categories FraudNewsPostal Fraud adviceFraudsters will sometimes send their scams through the post to try and get money, banking or personal information […]
21st March 2024 21st March 2024Categories FraudNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyOver 22,000 email and social media accounts hacked!Data from Action Fraud, the national fraud and cybercrime reporting service, shows that 22,530 people reported that their online accounts […]
8th March 2024 8th March 2024Categories FraudGet InvolvedLocal News & ServicesNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyThe National Trading Standards Scams Team training: Providing support to fraud and scam victims.The National Trading Standards (NTS) Scams Team has devised a training package for practitioners. The training is based […]
8th March 2024 8th March 2024Categories FraudLocal News & ServicesNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyBooking holidays safely – Get Safe OnlineMost of us look forward to an annual holiday or short break which, more often than not, we […]
8th March 2024 8th March 2024Categories FraudLocal News & ServicesNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyTrigger Fraud AlertAction Fraud have 3 Trigger Fraud Alerts to bring to your attention. Please see below the details of […]
8th March 2024 8th March 2024Categories FraudNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyFraudWatch project launches BSL signed video and podcast in the battle against fraud:Community Vision CIO, working in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council has now launched a new BSL […]
23rd February 2024 23rd February 2024Categories FraudNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyRomance Fraud & how you can look out for it!SPOTTING ROMANCE FRAUD People who have fallen victim to romance scams tend to report the same pattern. If […]
9th February 2024 9th February 2024Categories FraudLocal News & ServicesNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyLook out for these Tupperware email scamsAction Fraud are urging people to watch out for these fake emails claiming you have won a prize […]
26th January 2024 26th January 2024Categories FraudNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyAction Fraud advice on password guidanceData from Action Fraud, the national fraud and cybercrime reporting service, shows that from August 2022 – July […]
10th January 2024 10th January 2024Categories FraudNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyLook out for Fraudsters this Winter when Online DatingOnline dating is by far the most popular way to meet someone, and January is the busiest time […]
1st December 2023 1st December 2023Categories FraudNewsAlmost 1 in 5 Brits feel more targeted by scammers at Christmas time!Unlucky Brits have been left feeling embarrassed (52%), and blaming themselves (57%) – after falling victim to a […]
27th November 2023 27th November 2023Categories FraudNewsPaws for thought when buying a pet online!Action Fraud is reminding animal lovers to take extra care when buying a pet online. How to protect […]
17th November 2023 17th November 2023Categories FraudNewsOnline SafetyPersonal Safety‘Extremely’ convincing Black Friday bank details scam circulating – and how to spot itShoppers are being urged to “watch out” for fake Black Friday discount scams as the number in circulation surges. Research from Barclays Bank found […]
17th November 2023 17th November 2023Categories FraudPolice NewsTwelve Festive frauds to look out forAdvice from Humberside Police: As part of our annual #OpYuletide messaging this year, we’re launching our 12 festive […]