9th August 2024 9th August 2024Categories FraudLocal News & ServicesNewsOnline SafetyNew Friends Against Scams website has launchedFriends against scams are thrilled to announce the launch of their newly redesigned Friends Against Scams website. You […]
9th August 2024 9th August 2024Categories FraudLocal News & ServicesNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyPolice NewsGift Card Fraud – Trigger Fraud AlertFraudwatch have been informed by Humberside Police that scammers are contacting people via email at work impersonating managers […]
26th July 2024 26th July 2024Categories Get InvolvedLocal News & ServicesNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyWhat services can you access from Victim Support?Victim Support is an independent charity and they are dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic […]
25th July 2024 25th July 2024Categories FraudLocal News & ServicesNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyThe Rise of Ghost BrokingCrimestoppers’ trusted partner, the Insurance Fraud Bureau, has launched a campaign raising awareness of the rise of dangerous so-called […]
11th July 2024 11th July 2024Categories Local News & ServicesNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyPolice NewsQuick cash could land you in hot waterWhether you’re connecting with friends and family, doing a food shop, browsing your next holiday, or doing some […]
28th June 2024 28th June 2024Categories Get InvolvedLocal News & ServicesNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyGet Safe Online: Safer KidsWith all the time that children seem to spend online how can you be sure that young people […]
28th June 2024 28th June 2024Categories FraudLocal News & ServicesNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyKeep on reporting your phishing emails to Action FraudDon’t take the bait: Action Fraud urges the public to continue reporting phishing emails, with more than 32 […]
14th June 2024 14th June 2024Categories FraudLocal News & ServicesNewsOnline SafetyPersonal Safety#StopMuscle – FraudwatchNothing beats a good training session with the perfect soundtrack. But in a digital world of frenetic scrolling, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
8th March 2024 8th March 2024Categories AdviceLocal News & ServicesNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetySerious Violent Crime: Crimestoppers CampaignCrimestoppers has launched a national campaign: Serious Violent Crime. Criminals use violence, exploitation, and intimidation to control people, and […]
23rd February 2024 23rd February 2024Categories NewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyFind out how to stay ahead of Fraud!Would you know if someone was trying to defraud you? We might like to think we could spot […]
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 […]