North West Fraud Forum

Bringing public & private sectors together to fight fraud in the region

[North West Fraud Forum @FraudWest]

🎣 Be cautious of suspicious links promising tempting holiday deals online or on social media.

🚫 Have you received a suspicious email? Report it by forwarding it to: [email protected]

🔗 https://t.co/yEhDIwkXTZ

#StopHolidayFraud

[North West Fraud Forum @FraudWest]

🙅‍♀️Only share the necessary details when completing online transactions. Avoid oversharing personal information and only provide payment details when required.

📲 Keep your data secure.

🔗 Find out more at https://t.co/yEhDIwkq4r

#StopHolidayFraud

[North West Fraud Forum @FraudWest]

🌊 Protect yourself when browsing for your next holiday online.

🔒Make sure your email password is strong and unique.

🔐 Enable two-step verification where possible to further protect your details.

🔗 Visit https://t.co/yEhDIwkXTZ for more tips.

#StopHolidayFraud

[North West Fraud Forum @FraudWest]

🛫 Suspicious about a holiday deal?
🔎 Check for @ABTAtravel, @ATOLprotected, and @ABTOT_UK logos on the company’s website.

🌟 For more information, visit https://t.co/yEhDIwkXTZ

#StopHolidayFraud

[North West Fraud Forum @FraudWest]

💳 Be cautious with bank transfer requests. If possible, pay using a credit card. Most major credit card providers offer protection for online purchases.

🔒 Always stay safe when making online transactions.

🔗 For more: https://t.co/yEhDIwkXTZ

#StopHolidayFraud

[North West Fraud Forum @FraudWest]

🌐 Before booking your holiday, take the time to research the company you’re dealing with.

✅ A simple online search can help you avoid unpleasant surprises later.

🔗 Find out more👉 https://t.co/yEhDIwkq4r

#StopHolidayFraud

[North West Fraud Forum @FraudWest]

Planning your next holiday? Don’t let scammers ruin your trip. Holiday fraud affected over 6,000 travellers last year.

🌐 Do your research.
💳 Pay securely.
🛫 Look for trusted logos.
🔒 Stay safe online.

Check out our advice 👉 https://t.co/jVWowyVxOa

#StopHolidayFraud

[North West Fraud Forum @FraudWest]

Looking forward to our Annual Conference next week. For more details or to register follow the link:
https://t.co/8Hj250h9p8

[Report Fraud @reportfrauduk]

Have you ever received a text message that you weren't quite sure about? Maybe it asked you to "verify" your personal or financial details?

You can report suspicious text messages by forwarding them to 7726.

@CyberProtectUK

[Report Fraud @reportfrauduk]

💷 Investment fraud is where criminals will present professional and credible looking online adverts, send emails, and create websites to advertise fake investment opportunities.

Do you know how to spot the signs of a fraudulent investment? 🤔
https://t.co/gU74RBHxEx

[Report Fraud @reportfrauduk]

⚠️ Courier fraud is when victims receive a phone call from a criminal who is pretending to be a police officer or bank official.

🤔 Don’t assume a phone call is authentic just because someone knows your name and address.

https://t.co/3SaBAwz1AS

[Report Fraud @reportfrauduk]

✅ Stay safe whilst securing your tickets for summer events this year. Don't become a victim of ticket fraud.

ℹ️ You can find more advice here 👇https://t.co/bGssoNvHjO

#TicketFraud

[Deputy Mayor for Safer and Stronger Communities @DeputyMayorofGM]

Kate joined counter-fraud professionals today at the @FraudWest North West Fraud Forum Annual Conference.

She said: “This is a challenging landscape that causes so much harm to individuals, businesses, and the economic prosperity and success of our region."

[North West Fraud Forum @FraudWest]

The North West Fraud Forum has now started. We are very grateful to Kate Green, The Deputy Mayor of Manchester for Policing and Claire Graham our NWFF chair for opening the conference.

[North West Fraud Forum @FraudWest]

Looking forward to our Annual Conference tomorrow. We still have a few places left if you are interested! https://t.co/0tPetxb2gT

[North West Regional Organised Crime Unit @NWROCU]

Think you know how to spot a scam?🧐

Fraud is getting more sophisticated.

Find out how you can help protect yourself here👇 https://t.co/nppWrhXZSG

[North West Fraud Forum @FraudWest]

NWFF are looking forward to our Annual Conference on 29 February in Manchester. Full details can be found here: https://t.co/MKKPG3mk1Z
We are very grateful to have some amazing speakers and the following sponsors: @NWROCU , @altiaabm , @cabinetofficeuk , @CityPoliceECCA

[North West Fraud Forum @FraudWest]

@keithwhale2 @Cheshire_Sec It's truly heartbreaking and our thoughts are with you all .

One of our team is expanding a project that is helping others and will be contacting @CheshirePCC to discuss further.

[North West Regional Organised Crime Unit @NWROCU]

Say hi to Harry 👋

He's our Fraud Protect Officer and he is at an open day event with @gmpolice promoting prevent & protect strategies on fraud as well as highlighting the good work of @FraudWest

Our Fraud Protect & Prevent Officers are a vital role to help you tackle fraud.

[North West Fraud Forum @FraudWest]

@ChNWPoliceDogs Sincere condolences to his colleagues, friends and family.
RIP