Following the presentation on 13 February 2025, the following links and additional information should help you remain safe and help the Police and UK government agencies defeat cyber criminals.
Information
The following is a list of the free information available to download for reference:
- The Little Book of Big Scams
- The Little Leaflet of Cyber Advise
- The National Cyber Security Centre, provide a questionnaire to allow you to develop your individual Cyber Action Plan
- Additional information is available from a set of Infographics provided by the National Cyber Security Centre
Reporting
Forward an SMS/Text Message that appears to be a SPAM: 7726
Forward a Phishing Email: report@phishing.gov.uk. Phishing is a cybercrime that uses fake emails, websites, or messages to trick people into sharing personal or financial data
Reporting any suspicious activity to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk
Contacting your bank fraud team, dial 159. For further information see the stopscamsuk.org.uk website.
Checking
To check if your email appears in compromised data go to: https://haveibeenpwned.com
Additional Action if required
If you are worried that your details have been stolen, noticed any unusual account activity, or do you have contact with an organisation that has recently lost or leaked sensitive data? You may be at risk of becoming a victim of identity fraud, for additional security, you can apply for CIFAS Protective Registration via their website at https://www.cifas.org.uk.