Beware: Test & Trace latest Opportunity for COVID-19 Fraudsters

Advice on avoiding being defrauded by ruthless criminals latching onto the Government Test & Trace System. As with all scam attempts, awareness and caution are the key.
Advice on avoiding being defrauded by ruthless criminals latching onto the Government Test & Trace System. As with all scam attempts, awareness and caution are the key.

Coronavirus/COVID-19 Upsurge in Scams

Sadly the Coronavirus epidemic is being treated as an opportunity by criminals. In addition to the elderly and vulnerable, these scams look to exploit fear of the virus, of stretched personal finances, and the promise of various Government emergency schemes.
Sadly the Coronavirus epidemic is being treated as an opportunity by criminals. In addition to the elderly and vulnerable, these scams look to exploit fear of the virus, of stretched personal finances, and the promise of various Government emergency schemes.

Street Association free Awareness raising Workshops

The Street Association delivers free awareness raising workshops to help residents identify and react to some important issues. It is inviting local organisations and groups to submit requests for training sessions from a remarkably diverse list.
The Street Association delivers free awareness raising workshops to help residents identify and react to some important issues. It is inviting local organisations and groups to submit requests for training sessions from a remarkably diverse list.

Recycling is good – but not with passwords!

Managing our passwords securely – using strong passwords and NOT reusing them – is a good first step in making ourselves less vulnerable online. And don’t include your favourite Premier League team or superhero!
Managing our passwords securely – using strong passwords and NOT reusing them – is a good first step in making ourselves less vulnerable online. And don’t include your favourite Premier League team or superhero!

Operation Gauntlet anti-Scam Campaign

Thames Valley Police, Trading Standards and Chiltern and South Bucks Community Safety Partnership will launch Operation Gauntlet on February 25th, advising on current scams, how to avoid becoming a victim, and how to help protect others.
Thames Valley Police, Trading Standards and Chiltern and South Bucks Community Safety Partnership will launch Operation Gauntlet on February 25th, advising on current scams, how to avoid becoming a victim, and how to help protect others.

Tackling Scams by tackling Loneliness

Pressures on police funding highlighted by recent NAO report remind us that communities must work to make themselves more resilient. Tackling loneliness is one way.
Pressures on police funding highlighted by recent NAO report remind us that communities must work to make themselves more resilient. Tackling loneliness is one way.