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Crime reduction Fraud Scams

Romance Scams. How to avoid

This month Ourwatch has been focusing on sharing advice on Romance scams. Have a read about the advice and the resources available and share them with others.

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Fraud Prevention Scams

Action Fraud issue new warning about social media and email account hacking

The second article this week that we’re sharing about staying safe online and dealing with cybercrime. Action Fraud has been launching a set of advice this week about social media, but also see our previous article from Humberside Police about staying safe online

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Fraud Prevention Scams

Stay safe online: Important advice from the Economic Crime Unit

The first of a couple of articles we’re sharing about staying safe online and dealing with cybercrime. Action Fraud has been launching a set of advice this week about social media, but this first article is more local from Humberside Police

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Surveys

Help OurWatch set their strategy for the years ahead

Ourwatch are asking for your thoughts and feedback on their next strategy. Here’s the introduction and link to the survey.

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Crime reduction

Some quick CCTV advice

Some advice from Humberside Police on installing CCTV at home

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Scams

New DOT magazine helping people learn about scams

We’ve been distributing copies of a new DOT magazine aimed at keeping older people safe from scams

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Scams

Important reminder about QR code and parking scams

Fax QR codes and parking scams are doing the rounds. Find out more after this alert from NELC.

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Surveys

Have your say during the review of PSPOs which tackle ASB

Find out how you can have your say on the review of PSPO’s that cover ASB’s

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Scams

Fraudwatch Q3 report

Read the Q3 report on the progress of the Fraudwatch programme across Humberside.

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Neighbourhood Watch OurWatch

OurWatch newsletters

Every month, the National Neighbourhood Watch Network – OurWatch – publishes a newsletter.  If you’re involved with a Neighbourhood Watch Group or any type of community safety related residents group, then the contents of the newsletter should be of interest.

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PCC Policing

Council tax increase agreed to support Policing Budget

Read a statement from the PCC’s office. This affects everyone in Humberside as Council Tax will increase slightly and this will support the Police. Read the plans for how this money will be spent.

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Fraud

Fraud Alert: Crypto Currency Investment Fraud

The latest Fraudwatch Trigger Alert to warn you about scams. This one about crypto currency. Please read and share with others.

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Fraud

Fraud Alert: Gift Card Fraud

The latest Fraudwatch Trigger Alert to warn you about scams. This one about gift card scams. Please read and share with others.

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PCC Policing

Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner Mid Year Report

If you want to know what the office of the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner has been up to, take a look at their mid-term report (Dec 2024).

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Scams

Fraud Alert: Police Impersonation Fraud

The latest Fraudwatch Trigger Alert to warn you about scams. This one about Police impersonation scams. Please read and share with others.