Text / WhatsApp Message – Hi Mum / Hi Dad We have been informed by Humberside Police that Fraudsters are sending messages to victims phones claiming to be their son or daughter. The text may start Hi, mum or Hi…
Elderly residents in the Scunthorpe area are being targeted by fraudsters Message from Humberside Police:Police officers will not call asking for help with any investigation, certainly not one into a bank nor will banking officials. If in doubt, use another…
Computer Software Service Fraud – Fake Microsoft (spy alert fraud) Humberside Police have informed us that victims are receiving a popup warning / error message / automated voice message on their computer saying their computer is infected / hacked and…
Humberside Police have received reports that fraudsters are calling victims pretending to be from a pharmacy, asking for card details to be able to process a prescription. Should you be contacted by a pharmacist, they will not ask for your…
Elderly residents in the Grimsby area have been targeted by a fraudster who has been calling them, claiming to be a police officer. The fraudster, who claimed to be from another police force, stated that he had detained a person…
What is phishing?‘Phishing’ is when criminals use scam emails, text messages or phone calls to trick their victims. The aim is often to make you visit a website, which may download a virus onto your computer, or steal bank details…
Website: twitter.com/bridlingtontown About Bridlington Neighbourhood Watch Group: A voluntary group working to reduce crime and the fear of crime in the Bridlington area. Their Pledge: To help reduce fraud and crime within the Bridlington area.
Website: facebook.com/bridcpg About BCPG: A voluntary group working to reduce crime and the fear of crime in the Bridlington area. Their Pledge: To help reduce fraud and crime within the Bridlington area.
Website: audityorkshire.nhs.uk About Audit Yorkshire: Audit Yorkshire is an NHS internal audit, local counter fraud, local security management and advisory service provider which covers many NHS organisations in the Yorkshire area. Their Pledge: • Raise awareness to all staff of…
Website: humbersouthyorks.victimsupport.org.uk About Victim Support: Victim Support is an independent charity. We are dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales, and we put them at the heart of our organisation. Our support and…