Community Police Alerts

COVID-19 scams

Please be aware that there are a number of scams out there, and to avoid being caught follow the guide below:

• Never let unsolicited callers into your home or hand over bank cards or cash
• If someone claims to be from the police, NHS or other organisation ask to see their identification. If in doubt call the organisation they claim to represent to make checks; if they are genuine they won’t mind waiting while you verify who they are. DON’T CALL A TELEPHONE NUMBER THEY GIVE YOU – USE THE NORMAL TELEPHONE NUMBER.
• Don’t click on links or attachments in suspicious emails
• Do not respond to unsolicited messages asking for personal or financial information.
• If you are looking at making purchases on sites you don’t know or trust then research the company beforehand.
• Keep in contact with your loved ones, especially if elderly