8th August 2025 8th August 2025Categories FraudTips to prevent you becoming a victim of fraud.Incidents of fraud that involve electronic communication continue to rise, in 2024 there was a 13% rise in […]
23rd July 2025 23rd July 2025Categories FraudPolice Impersonation Fraud – Urgent Trigger Fraud Alert.Humberside police have advised about a tactic that is being used by fraudsters. Recently reported in the Grimsby […]
23rd July 2025 23rd July 2025Categories Fraud5 phone scams you should know about!Vishing scams, otherwise known as phone scams, involve fraudsters calling you and attempting to get your personal details […]
9th July 2025 9th July 2025Categories FraudPartnershipsFraud/scam engagement at St Martin’s church.Come along to St Martin’s church to talk about any issues or concerns you may have and they […]
27th June 2025 27th June 2025Categories Employment and TrainingLoan sharks – understanding the dangers and how you can make a difference.They are delighted to invite you to the FREE webinars about STOPLOANSHARK, which is a government funded initiative that not many […]
13th June 2025 13th June 2025Categories FraudDoor Step Scam Warning!A report has been received from a local resident of a potential scam in the area ,the resident […]
13th June 2025 13th June 2025Categories FraudBe Aware of Romance Fraud!What is romance fraud? Romance fraud occurs when you think you’ve met the perfect partner online, but they […]
11th June 2025 11th June 2025Categories Fraud5 Tips to keep your ‘SMART’ devices safe at home.Most people now own several ‘SMART’ devices that are linked to their home Wi-Fi, such devices include mobile […]
14th May 2025 14th May 2025Categories FraudNewsTicket Fraud -How to protect yourself from fraudstersWith summer approaching, many of us are looking forward to concerts, festivals, and sports events. However, alongside the […]
2nd May 2025 2nd May 2025Categories FraudKeep safe when sending money abroad!As somebody from abroad living and working in the United Kingdom, you may send remittances (money transfers) back […]
2nd May 2025 2nd May 2025Categories AdviceHoliday Fraud Campaign!Action Fraud, the national fraud and cybercrime reporting service, has launched a holiday fraud campaign, urging the public […]
17th April 2025 17th April 2025Categories FraudBuying and Selling Tickets – Your Safety Guide!Imagine you’re sitting in a café or pub, and somebody you’ve never met before offers you tickets for […]
4th April 2025 4th April 2025Categories FraudProtect your online accounts from hackersData shows there was a rise of social media and email account hacking reported in 2024, with a […]
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 […]
29th October 2024 29th October 2024Categories FraudLocal News & ServicesNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyBeware of parking ticket fraudThe Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) have issued a warning to drivers that scammers are sending fake […]
25th July 2024 25th July 2024Categories FraudLocal News & ServicesNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyThe Rise of Ghost BrokingCrimestoppers’ trusted partner, the Insurance Fraud Bureau, has launched a campaign raising awareness of the rise of dangerous so-called […]
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 SafetyPolice NewsProtect yourself from investment scams!Remind yourself that if an individual or organisation contacts you randomly about an investment opportunity, it is likely […]