10th February 2022 10th February 2022Categories FraudNewsPolice NewsSwipe no to romance fraud and super like our adviceDetective Inspector Ben Robinson from the Humberside Police Economic Crime Unit said; “Online dating apps are a dominant […]
10th February 2022 10th February 2022Categories FraudNewsAdvice about fraudulent textsAction Fraud, the national fraud and cyber reporting centre, has seen a number of different scams circulating over […]
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 […]
17th December 2021 17th December 2021Categories FraudNewsLast minute online shopping adviceThe increase in online Christmas shopping has provided criminals with an great opportunity to scam people into paying […]
10th December 2021 10th December 2021Categories AdviceFraudKeeping safe online this ChristmasChristmas is a very special time of the year, we get to spend time with the ones closest […]
3rd December 2021 3rd December 2021Categories AdviceFraudNewsPolice NewsAvoid fraudsters and #ShopSavvy this festive seasonChristmas last year, was a lot quieter for us all as we stayed at home at the height […]
24th September 2021 24th September 2021Categories FraudGet InvolvedLocal News & ServicesProtect Vulnerable PeopleReporting CrimeWarning as criminals continue to target the elderlyAction Fraud is warning the public to protect their loved ones as criminals cheat older and vulnerable victims […]
17th September 2021 17th September 2021Categories AdviceFraudNewsTake Five to Stop Fraud warn of surge in impersonation scamsAt the start of Take Five Week (13-17 September), the public is being warned about the increase in […]
3rd September 2021 3rd September 2021Categories AdviceFraudNewsPolice NewsInvestment Fraud – don’t let your hard earned savings end up funding someone else’s lifestyleIn Humberside Polices ongoing campaign to protect communities from fraud they are warning people of the dangers of […]
20th August 2021 20th August 2021Categories AdviceFraudNewsPolice NewsFake Pet AdvertsKeep your eyes peeled for fake pet adverts online. Fraudsters are targeting victims with promises of animals and […]
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 […]
18th June 2021 18th June 2021Categories AdviceFraudGet InvolvedLocal News & ServicesNewsOnline SafetyPolice NewsProtect Vulnerable PeopleHave you received a suspicious message?Humberside Police Fraud Week will be taking place on Facebook between Monday 28 June and Friday 2 July. They’re encouraging […]
15th June 2021 15th June 2021Categories Local News & ServicesNewsPolice NewsJoin the Humberside Police new Fraud Awareness Facebook GroupHumberside Police are launching their first ever Humberside Police Fraud Week on Facebook from Monday 28 June to […]
28th May 2021 28th May 2021Categories AdviceFraudNewsAdvice Regarding Online Holiday and Travel FraudFollowing a year of travel bans, quarantine, uncertainty and missed holidays, many of us are desperate to get […]
14th May 2021 14th May 2021Categories AdviceNewsPolice NewsCommon scams and advice to share with loved ones…During the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a national increase in the number of frauds and scams as […]
7th May 2021 7th May 2021Categories AdviceFraudNeighbourhood WatchNewsPolice NewsWarning over receipt fraud – and how to avoid it!With shopping online becoming a weekly activity for many across the UK, especially during lockdown, online scams have […]
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 […]
16th January 2020 16th January 2020Categories AdviceNewsPolice NewsSpeak to your loved ones about courier fraudWe’re asking residents across the East Riding and Northern Lincolnshire to start a conversation with vulnerable loved ones […]
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 […]
7th June 2019 7th June 2019Categories NewsPolice NewsStepping up the fight against fraudMessage from Humberside Police:- We’re launching a year-long campaign to help the public fight back against fraudsters! We’re taking […]