28th July 2023 28th July 2023Categories AdviceFraudNewsOnline SafetyPersonal SafetyReporting CrimeWhat is phishing & how can I avoid it?Phishing scams are fraudulent attempts to obtain personal information from people such as passwords, bank account details & […]
16th February 2021 16th February 2021Categories AdviceFraudNewsOnline SafetyProtect Vulnerable PeopleBitcoin-Related Scam EmailsWe’re warning the public to be vigilant of unsolicited emails promoting cryptocurrency (Bitcoin) investment opportunities. Action Fraud have […]
1st December 2020 1st December 2020Categories AdviceNewsOnline SafetyProtect Vulnerable PeopleWarning to Royal Mail customers over new e-mail scamRoyal Mail customers are being warned about a new convincing scam email that has been circulated. The email […]
30th September 2020 30th September 2020Categories AdviceNewsOnline SafetyProtect Vulnerable PeopleHull: Virgin Media e-billing scamWe have been made aware that there is a Virgin Media e-Billing scam circulating again. Scammers have been […]
11th May 2020 11th May 2020Categories AdviceCOVID-19NewsPolice NewsNational: Phishing email scam exploits HMRC job retention schemeA phishing email scam has been discovered that exploits the HMRC job retention scheme, just a day after […]