Author: Johanna Kaschke

Vaccine passport scam

Scam emails have been sent impersonating the NHS, regarding applying for a Covid vaccine passport. One had the email subject “We are happy to introduce Digital Coronavirus Passports” the contents is as follows; Clicking on the “Get Digital Passport” link takes you to a convincing but fake NHS website that asks for personal and payment … Continue reading Vaccine passport scam

WhatsApp account compromise

WhatsApp account compromise

Criminals are targeting WhatsApp users, taking over accounts and trying to defraud or hack their friends too. How the hack works The criminals abuse the legitimate process of transferring a WhatsApp account from one phone to another.  They use an already compromised account to message the account owner’s contacts. The criminals impersonate the owner of … Continue reading WhatsApp account compromise

Neighbourhood Watch Week 2021

Want to support you community but not sure where to start? Download our ‘How to do a conduct and environmental visual audit’ guide this Neighbourhood Watch Week to make a difference in your community.Not sure what this is? An Environmental Visual Audit is when community members, police and representatives of other relevant agencies conduct a … Continue reading Neighbourhood Watch Week 2021

Protect your Pooch

The PROTECT YOUR POOCH campaign encourages people to keep their pets SECURE, IN SIGHT and SEARCHABLE, and to HELP MAKE PET THEFT A SPECIFIC CRIMINAL OFFENCE.  The Met Police and Crimestoppers are backing our SECURE, IN SIGHT and SEARCHABLE message.  More information on the campaign can be found on www.ourwatch.org.uk/protectyourpooch.  You can support the campaign by acting on … Continue reading Protect your Pooch