Bitcoin-Related Scam Emails

We’re warning the public to be vigilant of unsolicited emails promoting cryptocurrency (Bitcoin) investment opportunities. We’ve received over 750 reports this week about Bitcoin-related phishing emails that use fake celebrity endorsements to try and lure victims into investment scams. The links in the emails lead to fraudulent websites that are designed [...]

2021-02-20T13:27:09+01:00February 20th, 2021|Durham Police|

Durham Deafened Support 09/02/2021

Good morning, Please see below from Durham Deafened Support DDS are ‘Hear’ to Help! Are you struggling with your hearing loss and don’t know where to turn? Have your feelings of isolation worsened because of the Lockdown? Are you caring for someone who is struggling with their hearing loss? [...]

2021-02-10T15:02:48+01:00February 10th, 2021|Durham Police|

Scam Warnings Can You Help Us

    You will already be aware that there are a lot of scams going around and a number of these have been related to Covid-19, the types of scams have included: NHS Track Trace Scam Covid-19 Grant Scam Covid-19 Vaccine Scam Scammers contact people in a number of [...]

2021-02-04T11:12:20+01:00February 4th, 2021|Durham Police|

Durham Police

                  Durham Cyber Newsletter       Please find attached the latest Durham Cyber Newsletter giving you advice on how to stay safe online and information about some of the recent scams in circulation. Regards Vanessa. Attachments Cyber Newsletter December 20.docx - [...]

2020-12-15T12:44:08+01:00December 15th, 2020|All members, Durham Police|

HMRC Text Scam

    Please be aware of a recent scam text message purporting to be from HMRC, these messages have also been received by email too. The message will tell you that you have a pending amount due which will expire on a particular date It will then ask asks [...]

2020-12-10T13:14:03+01:00December 9th, 2020|Durham Police|

Neighbourhood Watch

Durham Constabulary Altogether Better Policing Neighbourhood Watch launches PROTECT YOUR Pa$$W0rD campaign with 3 quick and easy steps As we spend more time at home and on our online devices, over one third (34%) of people say that they’re more concerned about cybercrime than physical crime and a startling 1 in [...]

2020-11-11T15:11:23+01:00November 11th, 2020|Durham Police|

Protect Yourself and Others Against COVID-19 Scams

    Durham Constabulary Altogether Better Policing Protect Your Self and Others Against Covid-19 Scams STOP!!! - Be aware of people offering or selling: Virus testing kits Vaccines or miracle cures – there is currently no vaccine or cure. Overpriced or fake goods to protect yourself from coronavirus such as [...]

2020-11-11T15:06:37+01:00November 11th, 2020|Durham Police|
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