25th August 2023 25th August 2023Categories AdviceFraudNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyProtect Vulnerable PeopleReporting 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 […]
10th August 2023 10th August 2023Categories AdviceGet InvolvedNewsOnline SafetyGet Safe Online – Online safety advice.The Get Safe Online team have received several enquiries on where to go for information on securing your […]
10th August 2023 10th August 2023Categories AdviceNewsOnline SafetyKeeping your Children and Grandchildren safe onlineAs children break up for the long summer break, if they’re like most children, they’ll probably be getting […]
7th August 2023 7th August 2023Categories AdviceFraudNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyProtect Vulnerable PeopleReporting 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 AdviceFraudNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyReporting 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 & […]
30th June 2023 30th June 2023Categories FraudNewsOnline SafetyProtect Vulnerable PeopleReporting CrimeVictim SupportBe aware of parcel delivery fraud!The biggest, and most common scam of 2023 has been Parcel delivery fraud. In 2023, 50% of the […]
27th January 2023 27th January 2023Categories NewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyDon’t fall for Romance FraudAction Fraud are warning people to stay alert and be aware of romance fraud. What is romance fraud? […]
14th December 2022 14th December 2022Categories NewsOnline SafetyProtect Vulnerable PeopleCrimestoppers launch Romance Fraud awareness campaignOver £99 million was lost in 2021 collectively to romance fraud. In the midst of the cost of […]
25th August 2022 25th August 2022Categories NewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyBe alert for Romance FraudAn important message from Action Fraud. Criminals are experts at impersonating people. They spend hours researching you for […]
29th July 2022 29th July 2022Categories FraudNewsOnline SafetyHoliday booking scams jump by a third – here’s how to avoid themHolidaymakers should watch out as new data from Lloyds Bank shows travel-related scams have increased by a third, […]
16th June 2022 16th June 2022Categories AdviceEmployment and TrainingGet InvolvedNewsOnline SafetyFree online Fraud Watch webinarsJoin Devan from ERVAS to discuss how by taking simple measures to protect yourselves online, you could lessened your risks […]
8th April 2022 8th April 2022Categories Events & ActivitiesEvents PageFraudGet InvolvedNewsOnline SafetyPartnershipsPast Events16.05.22 – Fraud & Cyber Awareness WebinarWe are pleased to be working in partnership with Devan from Fraud Watch to bring you another great […]
24th February 2022 24th February 2022Categories AdviceFraudNewsOnline SafetyForgot something? Don’t let it be your password23 million users used 123456 as a password! Whether it’s your Facebook, Amazon, or Netflix account, the explosion […]
4th January 2022 4th January 2022Categories FraudGet InvolvedLocal News & ServicesNewsOnline SafetyPolice NewsAre You Leaving The Door Open For Hackers?Why are software updates important? Software updates are an important part of staying secure online. But why? You’ll […]
26th November 2021 26th November 2021Categories AdviceFraudNewsOnline SafetyHundreds Fall Victim To Lottery Scams In Just Seven MonthsWhat is lottery fraud? Criminals will contact unsuspecting victims informing them they have won a lottery or prize […]
24th November 2021 24th November 2021Categories FraudNewsOnline SafetyPolice NewsKeep your Christmas, Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping safeWhether it’s getting the Christmas list ticked off, that last minute gift for someone special or a treat […]
12th August 2021 12th August 2021Categories AdviceFraudNewsOnline SafetyPolice NewsOnline holiday fraud adviceNow that the possibility of travel is opening up a little, fraudsters are targeting people searching for their […]
8th July 2021 8th July 2021Categories FraudNewsOnline SafetyFRAUD ALERT – Calls from “matching” mobile phone numbersThe National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) is warning the public to be vigilant of scam calls that appear […]
25th June 2021 25th June 2021Categories Events & ActivitiesGet InvolvedMembership BenefitsNeighbourhood WatchNewsOnline SafetyNational Neighbourhood Watch webinarsAs part of Neighbourhood Watch’s offer to their members and supporters, they are excited to now offer webinars. […]
23rd June 2021 23rd June 2021Categories AdviceCOVID-19FraudNeighbourhood WatchNewsOnline SafetyCovid vaccine scam emailWe have been made aware of a Covid Vaccine Passport scam email going around that purports to be from […]