Author: Johanna Kaschke

Black Friday

Black Friday

Black Friday is coming along and what you need to be aware of is: Be selective where you shoponly provide necessary informationuse secure, protected paymentkeep your accounts securebeware of unexpected communication If things go wrong, contact your bank immediately and report the problem to Action Fraud https://www.actionfraud.police.ukor ring them on 0300 123 2040

Be black Friday savvy

Be black Friday savvy

argain or a scam? In the heat of the moment it can be hard to tell, especially in the run up to Black Friday! Criminals may trick you into purchasing goods/services that don’t exist by advertising them at too good to be true prices. Protect your money and information by only using retailers you trust, … Continue reading Be black Friday savvy →

Festival of Discovery

Festival of Discovery

Running online 20-21 November 2020, The Festival of Discovery aims to help people connect through lively discussions, entertainment, things to make and do and real-life stories from communities across the UK. Join Eddie Izzard, Jo Brand, Mr Motivator and many more special celebrity guests and contributors as they set out on an exciting journey to … Continue reading Festival of Discovery →

Take five – stop fraud

Take five – stop fraud

Britain’s departure from the EU will provide criminals with an opportunity to target you with fraud and scams. These may include: • Tricking you into purchasing European Health Insurance Cards from unofficial websites • Fake HMRC websites urging businesses trading with the EU to register for a “UK trade number” • Unsolicited calls/emails, using the … Continue reading Take five – stop fraud →

Password confusion?

•Help us lock reduce cybercrime Introducing our new #ProtectyourPa$$W0rD campaign - it only takes 3 easy steps http://www.ourwatch.org.uk/passwords •Neighbourhood Watch need your help to make sure whole communities #ProtectyourPa$$W0rD  Find free resources to use and share here http://www.ourwatch.org.uk/passwords •1 in 5 of us will be victims of cybercrime. Don’t be the 1. #ProtectyourPa$$W0rD and take … Continue reading Password confusion? →