WARNING: Fraudsters Are Spoofing Genuine UK Police Telephone Numbers Fraudsters have been contacting members of the public while pretending to be police officers. They are using a technique known as caller ID spoofing, which allows them to disguise their real…
Police Impersonation Fraud – Please pass onto Friends, Neighbours and Family. A Fraud Alert has been issued after fraudsters have called members of the public posing as police officers and claiming to be calling from 101. Fraudsters are using…
NEW FRAUD REPORTS IN HULL, BEVERLEY AND DRIFFIELD Impersonation Fraud / Courier Fraud – Please pass onto Friends, Neighbours and Family. Humberside Police have advised that fraudsters are contacting victims in Humberside via telephone and are portraying to be police…
Students urged to ‘stop and think before you click’ as student finance payments begin Students are being warned to watch out for Student Finance fraud as maintenance loan payments begin for the new academic year. The Student Loans Company (SLC)…
Doorstep Fraud Public Awareness Notice – Two Separate Incidents in the Humberside Area A salesperson has been reported knocking on doors in an area with a high number of elderly residents, offering to buy gold for cash on the doorstep.…
Impersonation Fraud Lloyds Banking Group have announced that the Halifax brand will change to Lloyds. Halifax customers may receive contact directly through trusted channels, including the Halifax app, online banking, email and by letter. IMPORTANT – The bank will never ask…
Bogus websites operating as online pharmacies Humberside Police have been alerted to a new fraud, and Patients are being warned about online pharmacies that are using a hospital’s address and other details to sell prescription-only medicines NHS Humber Health Partnership…
AI Investment Fraud We are aware of several fraudulent videos circulating online containing fake AI footage appearing to show Bank of England officials and politicians, including Nigel Farage, endorsing an investment opportunity. We are sending this message to warn you…
Buying and Selling Pets Online Thinking of buying a puppy, dog, or other pet online? Be careful. Humberside Police are warning people to be vigilant following recent reports of pet fraud affecting buyers online. Fraudsters often advertise pets that do…
Celebrity Befriending Fraud Keanu Reeves, Gary Barlow, Sandra Bullock, Jennifer Aniston, Raul Malo and many more Please speak to your family and friends about befriending and romance fraud. Victims across the Humberside area are being impacted financially and emotionally by…
Impersonation Fraud / Courier Fraud Help us Stop this Fraud– Tell everyone!! Humberside Police have advised that fraudsters are continuing to contact victims in the Humberside Police area via telephone and portraying themselves to be police officers. The fraudsters have…
Gift Card Fraud Humberside Police have been advised from Cheshire Police of a new scam that has affected their area regarding Amazon and Apple gift cards Asda Supermarket had reported issues with the above gift cards, customers have been returning…
Online Buying / Selling Fraud Humberside Police are warning people to be careful after reports of fraudsters selling fake listings and written off cars on Facebook Marketplace. Fraudsters often post listings for cars that look too good to be true,…
Recruitment Fraud Humberside Police are warning about fraudsters offering flexible remote part-time or full-time positions paying £800 a day for TikTok tasks, then demanding cash for fake training The fraudsters pose as recruiters offering easy, high-paying online jobs but trick…
Doorstep Fraud Humberside Police are warning people about Door to Door Sales using Card Machines. Door to door salespersons have attended victims’ addresses in Humberside to sell items such as cleaning items and other products. The suspect has told the…
Yorkshire Water Impersonation Fraud Humberside police have advised that fraudsters are posing as Yorkshire Water. Victims have either received a scam call or scam text requesting bank details for alleged overdue bills, failed direct debits or to arrange fake visits…
Courier Fraud / Impersonation Fraud Humberside police have advised that fraudsters are continuing to contact victims in Humberside via Telephone and portraying to be a Police Officer. Below are some examples; ** Please make anyone you think could be susceptible to…
Winter Fuel Allowance Fraud Humberside police have advised that Fraudsters are sending out winter fuel payment scam texts claiming to be from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Victims have received a winter fuel allowance scam text, with an…
Police Impersonation Fraud Humberside police have advised that fraudsters are contacting potential victims in Hull and surrounding areas. The fraudsters call and advise they are from the Fraud Squad in the police and appear to be building up to requesting…
Police Impersonation Fraud Humberside police have advised about a tactic that is being used by fraudsters. Recently reported in the Grimsby area. The fraudsters are portraying to be your bank or a police officer and sound legitimate, as they may…
Fraud Alert: MARTIN LEWIS Investment Fraud. Humberside Police are warning people about a fake Martin LEWIS video that is on social media platforms.Fraudsters have created a Fake AI video of Martin LEWIS endorsing a trading / investment company online. You…
Police Impersonation Fraud We have been informed by Humberside Police that the North East Lincolnshire area has been targeted by fraudsters that are impersonating police officers. The victim is contacted via telephone by the MET Police (fake), who explain the…
Family Impersonation Fraud (New Text Message Fraud – From Mum or Frm Dad) We have been informed by Humberside Police that fraudsters are sending messages to victims’ phones claiming to be the victims’ MUM or DAD. You will receive a…
Crypto Currency Investment Fraud Humberside Police are warning people about Crypto Currency Investment fraud. Crypto Investment – If it is not your key it is not your money! Crypto assets tend to be volatile, speculative and their use comes with…
Gift Card Fraud We have been informed by Humberside Police that fraudsters are contacting people through Facebook via a profile, either as a cloned “known friend” or an “Agent”. An ‘Agent’ (scammer) will message and explain you have won a…
Police Impersonation Fraud We have been informed by Humberside Police that fraudsters are purporting to be a Police Officer and contacting victims via telephone / landline. The fraudsters will introduce themselves via rank, i.e. (Detective Sergeant / Constable), give their…
Trading Standards Impersonation Fraud East Riding Council’s Trading Standards Service are warning people of a fraud that is currently circulating. The fraudsters are impersonating Trading Standards by claiming to be from the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI). The fraud involves…
Befriending / Romance Fraud Victims are being impacted financially, emotionally, and psychologically. Befriending fraud can happen to anybody. All Genders, Ages, Sexual orientations, people of all Cultural and Ethnic backgrounds are victims. Just as with meeting someone offline, it’s important…
Bank Phone Fraud – Beverley Area We have been informed by Humberside Police that fraudsters are contacting victims in the Beverley area portraying to be from the Victim’s Bank. The fraudster will give an urgent reason why the Victim needs…
🚨Watch out for fraudsters selling FAKE Coldplay Tickets ℹ️ Only buy tickets from the venue’s box office, the promoter, an official agent or a well-known and reputable ticket exchange site. Fraudsters create fake websites, clone/hack friends on social media, use…