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.…
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…
East Riding Voluntary Action Services (ERVAS) and the Humberside Police Cyber Crime team and the Economic Crime Unit, have launched their Winter Fraud Events this week as part of International Fraud Awareness Week 2020. They will be hosting a series of…
