21st October 2022 21st October 2022Categories FraudHave you heard of an Impersonation Scam?Scammers are using a tactic called ‘Spoofing’ to try and contact you by impersonating a family member or […]
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 […]
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 […]
17th November 2020 17th November 2020Categories News Online Safety Police NewsInternational Fraud Awareness Week 2020This year to play our part in helping to prevent fraud, the Neighbourhood Network arranged two Fraud Awareness […]
6th November 2020 6th November 2020Categories Advice Online Safety Protect Vulnerable PeopleHull: Council tax refund telephone scamIf you receive a call from your council office offering you a council tax refund please remember to not give any personal […]
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 […]
20th August 2020 20th August 2020Categories News Police NewsSCAM: Compromised Facebook account used to lure victims into PayPal scamThere has been a surge of reports where the recipient has received messages through Facebook Messenger from friends/family […]
23rd January 2018 23rd January 2018Categories Advice News Police NewsHumberside Police support national campaign to stamp out fraudTake Five to stamp out fraud This week Humberside Police are backing a national drive to encourage everyone […]