23rd April 2020 23rd April 2020Categories COVID-19Get InvolvedNewsOnline SafetyANNOUNCEMENT NEW dates added for our Cyber Crime Awareness SessionsFollowing on from the success of Tuesday’s Cyber Crime Awareness session presented by Humberside Police’s Alistair Kennedy via […]
15th April 2020 15th April 2020Categories AdviceCOVID-19NewsOnline SafetyProtect yourself from scamsCriminals are exploiting fears over the pandemic to target the most vulnerable. Knowing different types of scams and […]
9th April 2020 9th April 2020Categories Employment and TrainingEvents & ActivitiesEvents PageGet InvolvedNewsOnline SafetyPartnershipsYou are invited to join the Neighbourhood Network online Cyber Awareness workshopWe are now pleased to inform all members that the online Cyber Crime Training session has now been […]
9th April 2020 9th April 2020Categories COVID-19NewsOnline SafetyCoronavirus Action Fraud ScamBeware of scam COVID-19 ‘refund’ messages. Forward suspicious emails claiming to be from HMRC to phishing@hmrc.gov.uk and texts […]
3rd April 2020 3rd April 2020Categories AdviceCOVID-19NewsOnline SafetyVictim Support leaflet and informationVictim Support have produced a brand new Scams & Fraud leaflet to share with groups who are supporting […]
27th March 2020 27th March 2020Categories AdviceCOVID-19NewsOnline SafetyUK Gov Text scamThe Hull Fraud Forum have made us aware of the below Text Message scam that appears to be […]
27th March 2020 27th March 2020Categories AdviceCOVID-19Online SafetyKCOM warns customers to be vigilant as coronavirus leads to spike in online scamsKCOM has warned customers to be wary as fraudsters try to exploit fears over the coronavirus outbreak. Scams […]
26th March 2020 26th March 2020Categories AdviceCOVID-19Online SafetyCoronavirus related fraudA number of #COVID19 related phishing emails have been reported to Action Fraud. These emails attempt to trick […]
18th March 2020 18th March 2020Categories AdviceCOVID-19NewsOnline SafetyCoronavirus scams you should be aware ofGlobally, the number of infections and, tragically, deaths resulting from COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is increasing daily, and there is […]
29th October 2019 29th October 2019Categories Get InvolvedNewsOnline SafetyGet involved and become a Friends Against Scams!This week the Friends Against Scams team are celebrating their third anniversary since launching the initiative. Alongside the […]
10th June 2019 10th June 2019Categories AdviceNewsOnline SafetyPolice NewsHMRC Fraud AlertWhat you need to know Action Fraud has experienced an increase in the reporting of malicious calls and […]
10th June 2019 10th June 2019Categories AdviceNewsOnline SafetyPolice NewsOnline Vehicle Sales Alert – The National Fraud Intelligence BureauWhat you need to know Fraudsters have been advertising vehicles and machinery for sale on various online selling […]
15th February 2019 15th February 2019Categories AdviceOnline SafetyPolice NewsLonely Hearts Romance Fraudster AlertThe NFIB have become aware of techniques used by romance fraudsters against people using dating sites. Not only will […]
16th January 2019 16th January 2019Categories AdviceNewsOnline SafetyPolice NewsHull: Help protect yourself against scamsAdvice from Humberside Police:- Have you ever read an email or received a letter that you were suspicious […]
16th November 2018 16th November 2018Categories AdviceOnline SafetyUseful advice when purchasing goods onlineWith Black Friday just around the corner please be careful when purchasing any goods online. Follow these guidelines […]
19th July 2018 19th July 2018Categories NewsOnline SafetyGreat new game teaching children how to stay safe online!New Thinkuknow game and website for 8-10 year olds Thinkuknow are delighted to announce that Band Runner – […]
6th July 2018 6th July 2018Categories AdviceOnline SafetyHull: Watch out for these fake Argos texts offering refundsBeware – There are fake text messages purporting to be from Argos and claim that you’re owed a […]
21st June 2018 21st June 2018Categories NewsOnline SafetyFollow Up Calls Computer Software Service FraudThere is concern that victims of previous Computer Software Service Fraud (CSSF) are being re-targeted for “owed money”. […]
12th April 2018 12th April 2018Categories NewsOnline SafetyDoes Facebooks BFF prove your account is secure? NOThere is a rumour circulating on Facebook that if you type BFF in comments, and it shows up […]
6th March 2018 6th March 2018Categories NewsOnline SafetyPolice NewsLink up with Humberside Police for advice on Cyber CrimeThe use of the internet is now a part of our everyday lives, and Humberside Police want to […]