10th March 2023 10th March 2023Categories Fraud NewsSafe Online ShoppingWhen you’re buying online, how confident are you that you’re dealing with a genuine seller and not a […]
10th February 2023 10th February 2023Categories FraudHoliday Fraud – the signs to spotAt this time of year we can often be found scanning the internet for a good deal on […]
10th February 2022 10th February 2022Categories Fraud News Police 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 December 2021 10th December 2021Categories Advice FraudKeeping safe online this ChristmasChristmas is a very special time of the year, we get to spend time with the ones closest […]
26th November 2021 26th November 2021Categories Advice Fraud News Online 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 […]
9th December 2020 9th December 2020Categories Advice News Online Safety Protect Vulnerable PeopleRomance Fraud – how to spot the signsWhat it is When you think you’ve met the perfect partner through an online dating website or app, […]
9th December 2020 9th December 2020Categories Advice News Online Safety Protect Vulnerable PeopleBe aware – Food Parcel FraudWe have just been alerted of a food parcel fraud in North East Lincolnshire. Details: The victim who […]
20th November 2020 20th November 2020Categories Advice Featured Posts Get Involved News Online Safety Protect Vulnerable PeopleShop online safely this Christmas and Black FridayAs if 2020 hasn’t been an unusual enough year, many of us are now thinking about Christmas. With […]
22nd September 2020 22nd September 2020Categories Advice News Online SafetyOnline scam adviceCriminals are using the Covid-19 pandemic as an opportunity to trick people into parting with their money or […]
15th July 2020 15th July 2020Categories Advice News Online SafetyGet Safe Online – Social Media CampaignYou’re probably familiar with some of the ways in which fraudsters approach victims – emails, texts, phone calls, […]
15th May 2020 15th May 2020Categories Advice News Online SafetyProtect yourself against scams during COVID-19 outbreakThe team at Friends Against Scams have produced an updated version of the initial coronavirus infographic. Please share […]