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
Category: Crime Prevention
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
Royal Mail scam
We’ve seen a rise in “Royal Mail” delivery scams over the last week. Victims are receiving texts or emails purporting to be from Royal Mail claiming a package requires a small payment to be delivered. (along with other similar narratives) Clicking on the link and providing your details leads to your money and/or identity being … Continue reading Royal Mail scam
Protect yourself against car crime
Tips to keep your car safe Following 3 simple steps (leave your car locked, well-lit, and empty) will help to keep your car safe, but there are further steps you could take: Store car ownership information at home, not in your carSecure number plates with anti-theft screws available from car accessory storesKeep your car keys out of sight in your home Use a Sold Secure www.soldsecure.com approved anti-theft … Continue reading Protect yourself against car crime
Information for the PCC
Neighbourhood Watch Network 1. Introduction 1.1 Neighbourhood Watch is the largest crime prevention volunteer organisation in England and Wales with over 2.3m members and 90,000 street coordinators, with a well-known and trusted brand which is recognised by 95% of the population. Volunteers are supported locally in most police force areas by a sustainable infrastructure of … Continue reading Information for the PCC
Tower Hamlets Neighbourhood Watch Association (THNWA) 