Investment Fraud Humberside police are warning people about Investment fraud. Fraudsters create fake Websites using official branding and logos from genuine companies. False advertising can appear on your social or business media platform and could even have fake endorsements by celebrities…
Gift Card Fraud We have been informed by Humberside Police that fraudsters are contacting people via email at work impersonating managers / CEO of organisations. The fraudster will ask the victim (employee) to go to nearest supermarket and purchase gift…
Impersonation Fraud We have been informed by Humberside Police that fraudsters are impersonating Police officers which involves meeting in person (purporting to be officers) and telephone calls. The fraudsters have targeted vulnerable victims and asked them to withdraw cash or Euros from Supermarkets. …
Courier Fraud We have been informed by Humberside Police that in the past 24 hrs, in the Scunthorpe area, fraudsters are impersonating Police officers which involves meeting in person (purporting to be officers). The fraudsters have targeted vulnerable victims and…
What is Befriending Fraud?Befriending fraud is where a criminal creates a fake account on websites or social media platforms and sends connection requests. They make you believe they want to be your friend and will build a relationship with you.…
Holiday Fraud We have been informed by Humberside Police that fraudsters are posting adverts on Facebook Market Place for log cabin breaks, caravan and hot tub lodges, the locations differ but are in the UK and can be well known…
Ticket Fraud We have been informed by Humberside Police of a new Ticket Scam on Facebook. Taylor SWIFT tickets are being advertised on Facebook (or other sites). The current scam is the Taylor Swift tickets are being sold usually by…
Money Transfer Fraud We have been informed by Humberside Police that fraudsters are contacting victims portraying to be from the Victim’s Bank. The fraudster will give an urgent reason why the Victim need to transfer money, set up a new…
Job / Recruitment Scam We have been informed by Humberside Police of a job/recruitment scam. Victims have applied through job for you and received communication to start at ADELAIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL. When arriving at the address victims have been made…
iPhone upgrade scam We have been informed by Humberside Police that fraudsters are contacting victims portraying to be from well known telephone providers. The Fraudster will ask if you want to reduce your outgoing bill by half or offer you…