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 →

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 →

Identity theft

Criminals spend hours piecing together information about you until they have enough to apply for credit cards, loans or documents such as driving licences and passports in your name. #TakeFive before discarding old bank statements, clicking on links from phishing emails or sharing your personal information online, as it could be used by criminals to … Continue reading Identity theft →