25th November 2022 25th November 2022Categories FraudNewsFraudsters stole £15.3m from Christmas shoppers last yearFraud advice from Action Fraud: New figures revealed victims of online shopping scams lost on average £1,000 per […]
15th July 2022 15th July 2022Categories FraudNewsOver 12 million suspicious emails reported by the publicWhat is phishing and how does it work? You wouldn’t let a thief enter your home, but what […]
1st June 2022 1st June 2022Categories FraudNewsOfgem email scamAction Fraud have recently received 752 reports in four days relating to fake emails purporting to be from […]
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 AdviceFraudNews15M Lost To Online Shopping Scams Last ChristmasOnline shopping scams cost shoppers £15.4 million over the Christmas period last year. New data from Action Fraud, the national […]
1st November 2021 1st November 2021Categories AdviceFraudGet InvolvedNewsTake part in the 2021 Cyber Crime SurveyAdvice from Action Fraud: Fraud and cyber crime are the most common criminal offences in the UK. Analysis […]
8th October 2021 8th October 2021Categories AdviceFraudNewsBeware fake Anti-Virus Software emailsAction Fraud are warning people to beware of fake emails that are circulating purporting to be from Anti-Virus […]
9th August 2021 9th August 2021Categories AdviceGet InvolvedLocal News & ServicesNewsAlert – Vaccine Passport ScamsAction Fraud has received over 700 reports from members of the public about fake emails purporting to be […]
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 […]
7th June 2021 7th June 2021Categories AdviceFraudNewsPolice NewsOver 5M Suspicious Emails ReportedPhishing remains the most successful attack vector for cyber criminals targeting individuals and businesses. Cyber criminals love phishing. […]
30th April 2021 30th April 2021Categories AdviceFraudLocal News & ServicesProtect Vulnerable PeopleHull: Census scam text warningFollowing the Census of 2021 it has been reported in the local area that there is now a […]
16th April 2021 16th April 2021Categories AdviceFraudLocal News & ServicesNewsYorkshire Water scam warningThis week an NN member has been in contact and informed us of a Yorkshire Water scam call […]
12th March 2021 12th March 2021Categories AdviceFraudNewsNational Insurance scam callsThe below information has been taken from the Action Fraud website. Victims have reported receiving an automated telephone […]
4th March 2021 4th March 2021Categories AdviceFraudNeighbourhood WatchNewsOnline SafetyProtect Vulnerable PeopleWarning Following National Insurance Scam CallsAction Fraud have received over 1,000 extra calls from members of the public this week reporting National Insurance scams. […]
17th November 2020 17th November 2020Categories NewsOnline SafetyPolice NewsInternational Fraud Awareness Week 2020This year to play our part in helping to prevent fraud, the Neighbourhood Network arranged two Fraud Awareness […]
26th June 2020 26th June 2020Categories AdviceNewsOnline SafetyBe wary of fraudsters selling fake or non-existent tickets to events. Action Fraud are urging people to be wary of fraudsters selling fake or non-existent tickets to events. With […]
30th April 2020 30th April 2020Categories NewsPolice NewsAmazon Phone ScamNeighbourhood Network have this week been made aware of a Hull resident that was contacted by telephone from […]
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 […]
31st March 2020 31st March 2020Categories AdviceCOVID-19NewsAction Fraud reported scamsWhat scams are we seeing? The majority of reports are related to online shopping scams where people have […]
2nd October 2019 2nd October 2019Categories AdviceGet InvolvedNewsThe easy way to keep hackers out of your online accountsWhether it’s your Amazon or Netflix account, the explosion in popularity of online apps and services means more […]