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WEEKLY FRAUD UPDATE FROM WEST MERCIA POLICE - ECONOMIC CRIME UNIT - 09/04/2024



                                             CYBER PREVENT & PROTECT INFORMATION
This week’s update has a slightly different look as we promote a series of Webinars which are available for all to benefit from. Whilst the links show as “Teams” , if you do not have access to MS Teams on your computer it should still link in to your browsers for access.


                          PARENTS, GUARDIANS AND CARERS WEBINAR SERIES – APRIL 2024 
We are hosting three webinars directed at Parents, Guardians and Carers.  One focusing on the Prevent Network and how referrals can be made if they have concerns and two focusing on the Protect Network, giving advice on how to keep families safe online.  These are presented by West Mercia’s Force Cyber Crime Unit, in conjunction with the West Midlands Regional Cyber Crime Unit. 
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CYBER PREVENT LIVE INFORMATION SESSION FOR PARENTS, GUARDIANS & CARERS –
A live online session giving advice on how to make a referral into the Cyber Choices programme; an explanation of how it operates and what to look out for with children in your care.
29th April 2024 at 6pm - https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e3722958-b96b-40ba-954a-f7851ac5caad@dd7d99f4-65c4-4822-bf7b-75d61ebc8f4a

 

CYBER PROTECT LIVE INFORMATION SESSION FOR PARENTS, GUARDIANS & CARERS -
A live online session giving advice on how to keep yourself and your family safe online. This will be presented by West Midlands Regional Cyber Crime Unit Prevent Team in conjunction with West Mercia's Force Cyber Crime Unit. 
24th April 2024 at 6pmhttps://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/244797bd-f3db-43c2-81f0-b4e9be0d6fad@dd7d99f4-65c4-4822-bf7b-75d61ebc8f4a   
8th May 2024 at 6pm –  https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fb7f9e84-9df4-453a-a5d7-6a1002ed9c7a@dd7d99f4-65c4-4822-bf7b-75d61ebc8f4a 
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Please feel free to share this information with any family, friends, neighbours you think it may be able to assist.

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                                 Take Five to Stop Fraud

STOP: Taking a moment to stop and think before parting with your money or information could keep you safe. 
CHALLENGE: Could it be fake? It’s OK to reject, refuse or ignore any requests. Only criminals will try to rush or panic you. 
PROTECT: Contact your bank immediately if you think you’ve fallen for a scam and report it to Action Fraud

ALWAYS REMEMBER:
•    Avoid disclosing security details
•    Emails, Phone Calls and Texts may not be authentic
•    Always make direct contact with any organisation by using a genuine phone number 
•    Stop and Challenge any unexpected requests
•    Protect others by reporting Fraud and Scams
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If you’ve fallen for a scam, 
report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or via actionfraud.police.uk

Scam Text messages can be forwarded to 7726 to help phone providers take early action and block numbers that generate spam on their networks.

Forward Fake Emails received to report@phishing.gov.uk

If you think your bank account or personal banking details have been used fraudulently, then use the short phone number - 159 - to contact the Fraud Prevention Department of most major UK banks

 

 


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