As more people stay at home to protect themselves from coronavirus, and people spend more time working and shopping online, there has been a rise of online scams. Unscrupulous individuals are also coming to peoples’ doors asking for donations to the NHS and for Keyworkers asking for both cash and bank details; as these fall outside the government guidance it is normally fraudsters.
Citizens Advice - Coronavirus Scams to be aware of
Which? - Coronavirus Scams (short film)
Avon and Somerset Police 'Same Fraudster, Different Fraud'
The resources below contain information about online safety issues.
Safe Password leaflet
Phishing leaflet
Cyber Sextortion poster (for printable version click here)