Category Archives: Scams
Cybercrime
Wikipedia defines ‘Cybercrime’ (or Computer crime) as any crime that involves a computer and a network. (Source: Wikipedia) These days, ‘Computer’ can mean a desktop PC, laptop, tablet or Smartphone, and ‘Network’ can be either the Internet or the mobile … Continue reading
Schemes and Scams
Is it time you relaunched? It may be some time since your Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) scheme had any contact with us and perhaps morale amongst your members is flagging a bit or you may have new members since you started. … Continue reading
Scams update
Theft of Bikes and Home Burglaries via GPRS Tracking Bikes are being stolen, by means of thieves making use of GPRS tracking websites. These websites are meant to aid people who want to improve their cycling, either for fitness, recreational … Continue reading
Gone Phishing
Fraudsters drop their bait into the murky waters of the internet to see who will bite…. Phishing the name given to sending a trick email to get hold of your passwords, usernames, credit card details and other personal information that … Continue reading
Help with spotting scams
The Met Police have produced a great little booklet, the Little Book of Big Scams, and you can read it online at http://www.met.police.uk/docs/little_book_scam.pdf Thames Valley Police – Reporting Fraud and internet crime: https://www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk/da/28652/How_To_Report_Fraud___Internet_Crime.html Met Police Fraud Alert: http://www.met.police.uk/fraudalert/ Financial Services … Continue reading
Rogue Traders & Bogus Callers
Are you just too polite? Thieves we invite into our homes Everyone knows the basics of keeping their home safe from burglars – but what about the thieves you invite in? Every day we invite total strangers into our homes … Continue reading
Selling, not Begging?
Selling not Begging? Many people report that they have mixed reactions to pedlars turning up claiming to be ex-offenders trying to get their lives back on track by selling household goods door-to-door rather than begging or relying on handouts. Whilst … Continue reading
Top Ten Scams
Top Ten Scams There are hundreds of ways villains can find to part the unsuspecting from their hard-earned cash, but these are some of their favourite and most lucrative scams that Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinators need to be aware of; A … Continue reading
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