Staffordshire Police Cyber Protect

Providing advice and top tips to help keep you safe online.

Use the live chat function via the force website to report a crime. Dial 999 in an emergency.

[South Staffs Police @SStaffsPolice]

Alex Burnham, our Cyber Protect Coordinator was also present, providing attendees with advice around how to avoid scams and keep themselves safe online ✅💻 #CyberCrime

[South Staffs Police @SStaffsPolice]

#NPTWeekOfAction | Our PCSO's have attended a number of events this week as part of #OPCADENCE. PCSO's Terry and Nicholls have been engaging with #CheslynHay boys brigade about community policing whilst PCSO Wilkes visited the 'Friendly Faces' community group in #Wombourne.

[Cyber Protect @CyberProtectUK]

⚠️ These FAKE Temu emails have been reported 30,000 times!

✅ Always report suspicious emails by forwarding them to: [email protected]

ℹ️ Your reports have led to the removal of 268,000 scam sites

[Staffordshire Police @StaffsPolice]

We are warning people to stay alert after fraudsters claiming to be police officers targeted elderly residents in the south of the county.

Read more, here: https://t.co/XTtMG3uOqV

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Some of the most common scams reported to @actionfrauduk involve fraudsters connecting remotely to a victim’s computer.

⚠️Never allow remote access to your computer following an unsolicited call, text message or browser pop-up.

#12Frauds #Christmas #ROCUWM

[Staffordshire Police @StaffsPolice]

Thinking of buying some concert, festival or theatre tickets this Christmas?

🤔 Only buy tickets from the venue’s box office, official promoter or agent, or a well-known and reputable ticket site.

Find out more: https://t.co/pTfLISd6Xa

#12Frauds #Christmas #ROCUWM

[Staffordshire Police @StaffsPolice]

💕 Met someone online who's asking you for money? Stop and think as it could protect you and your cash.

You can protect yourself by being mindful of how much information you share on your social media accounts 👉 https://t.co/JVla1BFOuo

#12Frauds #Christmas #ROCUWM

[Staffordshire Police @StaffsPolice]

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

For the signs of a fraudulent investment, visit: https://t.co/3S2otZx0Gn

#12Frauds #Christmas #ROCUWM

[Regional Organised Crime Unit (West Midlands) @ROCUWM]

Some of the most common scams reported to Action Fraud involve fraudsters connecting remotely to a victim’s computer.

⚠️Never allow remote access to your computer following an unsolicited call, text message or browser pop-up.

https://t.co/hxJJHZKuKq

#12Frauds #Christmas

[Regional Organised Crime Unit (West Midlands) @ROCUWM]

Be cautious of anyone asking to use your bank account to transfer money. You could get a criminal record or even a 14-year prison sentence.

Read more on https://t.co/HeoZZO9xCm

#DontBeUsed #DontBeaMule

[Staffordshire Police @StaffsPolice]

❗️ 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.

#12Frauds #Christmas #ROCUWM

[Staffordshire Police @StaffsPolice]

🎁 During last year’s festive season, online shopping fraudsters stole £639 on average from each victim.

✅ Turn on Multi-Factor Authentication when shopping online, to confirm it’s really you making any purchases.

#12Frauds #SafeHolidays #ROCUWM

[Staffordshire Police @StaffsPolice]

💳 Cloned company scams affect both new and experienced investors. Fraudsters are impersonating the websites of real firms offering investments in stocks, cryptocurrency and ISA’s.

Learn to spot the signs ➡️ https://t.co/jRdzZgbmTg

#12Frauds #Christmas #ROCUWM

[Staffordshire Police @StaffsPolice]

🤔Do you have your data backed up? Precious photos and information stored in the cloud?

⚠️ If you lost your phone, would you lose it forever? Ensure you have auto backups enabled.

For more information on how to do this, visit: https://t.co/vEMBJJXPVd

#Christmas #ROCUWM

[Staffordshire Police @StaffsPolice]

🎄 Elf-Approved Online Shopping Tips!

Ensure you check that websites are reputable before ordering online.

For more guidance, visit ➡️ https://t.co/Xi4n5Gkzqp

#Christmas #ROCUWM #NCSC

[Staffordshire Police Cyber Protect @SP_CyberProtect]

Looking forward to speaking at this event with @HISCCannock #scams #fraud #cybercrime

[North West Regional Organised Crime Unit @NWROCU]

On the lookout for great clothing deals?

Make sure that you’re a safe-shopper and do plenty of research.

🧐 Look out for websites or account launched days/weeks ago – they could be fake
💸 Only use secure payment methods
#TakeFive

[Staffordshire Police @StaffsPolice]

If a price looks too good to be true, it probably is.

If you’re looking to grab a deal in the #BlackFriday sales next week, only use trusted websites and take a moment to consider whether the listing is fake before parting with your money 💰

[Report Fraud @reportfrauduk]

Courier fraudsters typically claim to be a police officer or bank official when making an unsolicited phone call to their victim.
Stop and think before handing over any personal or financial information #courierfraud

[Report Fraud @reportfrauduk]

☎️The HMRC are urging customers to be wary of scam emails, texts and phone calls in the run up to the Self Assessment deadline.

Be on your guard🙅‍♀️:

Scams warning for 12 million Self Assessment customers - https://t.co/mBKhphnGQC (https://t.co/eV8S8XxWQJ)