28th July 2023 28th July 2023Categories Advice Fraud News Online Safety Personal Safety Reporting 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 & […]
25th November 2022 25th November 2022Categories Fraud NewsFraudsters stole £15.3m from Christmas shoppers last yearFraud advice from Action Fraud: New figures revealed victims of online shopping scams lost on average £1,000 per […]
23rd September 2022 23rd September 2022Categories Fraud News Protect Vulnerable PeopleWarning of scammers offering to write off your debtThe Financial Conduct Authority believe that there are firms offering unauthorised claims management services to people in the […]
6th May 2022 6th May 2022Categories Advice Fraud Police NewsFraud crime prevention – large item fraud – don’t be fooled by fake offersAdvice from Humberside Police: Are you thinking of buying a big purchase such as a campervan or caravan […]
8th April 2022 8th April 2022Categories Advice Fraud NewsOver 20,000 people fell victim to remote access scamsMore than £50 million was lost last year to scams where victims are tricked into handing over control […]
10th February 2022 10th February 2022Categories Fraud NewsAdvice about fraudulent textsAction Fraud, the national fraud and cyber reporting centre, has seen a number of different scams circulating over […]
17th September 2021 17th September 2021Categories Advice Fraud NewsTake 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 […]
7th May 2021 7th May 2021Categories Advice Fraud Neighbourhood Watch News Police 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 […]