⚠️ Over 35,000 people in the UK reported their email or social media accounts hacked last year.
We've been working in partnership with @Meta and Stop! Think Fraud at @ukhomeoffice to produce this video on how to protect your Instagram account by enabling 2-step verification (2SV)
Find out more about how 2SV can keep you safe online: https://t.co/7G6p2CRQeq
#TurnOn2SV
Heard about Met Engage?
✅ Meet your local officers
✅ Share what’s impacting your area
✅ Get real-time updates and advice
Help shape how we police your local community: https://t.co/GVEN344sJ2
Met Command and Control (@MetCC) communications officers are the first point of contact should you need police support. They play a vital role in saving lives and responding to the people of London. In an emergency, always dial 999.
Have you been affected by anti-social behaviour?
🔊Loud music
💥Banging
🌃Visitors at unsocial hours
🗑️Dumping rubbish
🐕Animal nuisance, fouling/barking
🏚️Vandalism
🍻Antisocial drinking
You can now report incidents online via our website here: ⬇️
https://t.co/hbw6mdsyji
Is it an Emergency?
Please help us to help others this evening by reporting non-emergencies online: https://t.co/Vr5BPTvbKX
In an emergency, always dial 999.
⚠️If you’ve been the victim of fraud, you could be targeted again by criminals claiming they can help you get your money back.
🚨They will often pretend to be from the government, police or a law enforcement agency asking for a fee to help you recover your money.
🔎Learn how to protect yourself here: https://t.co/gSbP0Cil82
Spending time tidying up the garden this weekend? If you're buying any new tools to give you a hand, make sure you buy from a reputable seller and register them so that you'll be informed if any issues are identified.
Take a look at these helpful tips from @ElecSafetyFirst
Life can be tough, but support is available. 💚
The team @samaritans are a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of #suicide. More information can be found here: ⬇️
https://t.co/HOj7WYJmpg
In #Orpington tomorrow?
The team from @kentblind will be in the High Street ready to help with all your sight related questions!
✅ help & advice on living with sight loss
✅ tips on good eye health
✅ equipment & gadgets to assist with independent living
No booking required.
Criminals like to phish for your personal information. This can be via social media or even post that you’ve thrown away.
Destroy unwanted documents including bills, bank statements or post that’s in your name, preferably by using a shedder.
#StopChallengeProtect
Don’t share your HMRC login details with anyone, including your tax agent. Treat them with the same amount of care as your bank details. For more advice on how to stay safe online, visit Cyber Aware 💻
https://t.co/MnCJbqMtGz
Introducing CyberFirst: How to stay secure online
The @NCSC’s free, interactive video learning resource will help 11-14yr olds learn about some of the most common cyber scams and online malicious activity.
https://t.co/83jKCuv8YR
#CyberChoices
Remember to test your smokealarms/carbonmonoxidealarms today. It could save your life! #TestItTuesday. If you think your home's at risk of fire or you know someone who needs the @LondonFire's help book a home fire safety visit https://t.co/bZprbhw4pK @FireLambeth@LFBWestminster
#StampOutFraud Protect your life around the 5 key enablers of fraud:
1. Home phone
2. Internet
3. Mobile
4. Letterbox
5. Doorstep
Never assume ANY call, email, text, letter, person to your doorstep's genuine. Fraudsters lie/steal data/£££. If in doubt, @Takefive#Verify#Tell2.