7th March 2025 7th March 2025Categories FraudLocal News & ServicesNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyProtect yourself from Holiday fraud: don’t let fraudsters trip you up this summer!People looking to snap up online holiday deals ahead of the summer are being warned to stay extra […]
19th February 2025 19th February 2025Categories PartnershipsSafer Internet Day 2025Last Week was #SaferInternetDay – This year Fraud Watch wanted to take the opportunity to share key information […]
7th February 2025 7th February 2025Categories FraudGet InvolvedLocal News & ServicesNewsGift Card FraudGift Card Fraud Fraud Watch have been informed by Humberside Police that fraudsters are contacting people through Facebook […]
7th February 2025 7th February 2025Categories FraudLocal News & ServicesNewsOnline SafetyCrypto Currency Investment FraudCrypto Currency Investment Fraud Humberside Police are warning people about Crypto Currency Investment fraud. Crypto Investment – If […]
24th January 2025 24th January 2025Categories FraudLocal News & ServicesNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyPolice NewsBooking.com users targeted with scam messagesThose using the platform Booking.com to book their holidays or accommodation are being warned they could be targeted […]
29th November 2024 29th November 2024Categories FraudLocal News & ServicesNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyPolice NewsBefriending/Romance FraudVictims are being impacted financially, emotionally, and psychologically. Befriending fraud can happen to anybody. All Genders, Ages, Sexual […]
29th November 2024 29th November 2024Categories FraudLocal News & ServicesNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyStay alert about the latest scams!Tips to protect yourself from impersonation scams Scammers posing as various organisations like Amazon may send you calls, […]
26th November 2024 26th November 2024Categories Local News & ServicesNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyPolice NewsEnjoy a fraud free ChristmasAs the festive season fast approaches and you start to tick off that Christmas shopping list ahead of […]
18th October 2024 18th October 2024Categories FraudLocal News & ServicesNewsOnline SafetySCAM Warning! – Fake Starbucks emailsSCAM WARNING Action Fraud have received over 900 reports about FAKE emails offering free Starbucks Coffee gift sets. […]
4th October 2024 4th October 2024Categories FraudLocal News & ServicesNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyNHS Fraud – how to look out for itFraud and corruption within the NHS is unacceptable and diverts valuable resources away from patient care. Measures to […]
4th September 2024 4th September 2024Categories FraudLocal News & ServicesNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyBuying tickets for #OasisLive25? Take a look at how not to be scammed!Buying tickets for #OasisLive25?Only buy tickets from the venue’s box office, the promoter, an official agent, or a […]
9th August 2024 9th August 2024Categories PartnershipsInvestment Fraud – Spot the signsHumberside Police are warning people about Investment Fraud. Fraudsters create fake Websites using official branding and logos from […]
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 […]
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 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 […]