Fraud, Scams and Digital News

‘Get Online Week’ events to be held across the East Riding

Digital roadshows, free mobile SIM cards, and educational drop-in events are among the range of events being held to mark…

Scam Alerts The latest scams doing the rounds You can always keep up to date on the most recent scams…

One year on from the announcement of the partnership with AI-powered fraud detection tool Ask Silver and leading online safety…

Scam Alerts How to spot a bank scam call Don’t be fooled into thinking it’s easy to spot a bank…

The 2025 Charity Fraud Survey is now live! Now in its 5th year, this powerful collaboration between BDO UK LLP and…

Scam Alerts 6 signs your computer has been hacked If your computer has started running slowly or showing error messages,…

A fresh opportunity is here for young tech-enthusiasts: Cyber Switch Up 2025 is now open to students aged 11–18 across…

Humberside Police are warning people about Door to Door Sales using Card Machines. Door to door salespersons have attended victims’…

In collaboration with Sport England, Good Things Foundation is carrying out research to understand experiences of digital barriers to engaging…

Humberside police have advised that fraudsters are posing as Yorkshire Water. Victims have either received a scam call or scam…

AI-generated child sexual abuse material (AICSAM) is an emerging threat – difficult to detect, yet increasingly prevalent. In 2024, the…

Humberside police have advised that fraudsters are continuing to contact victims in Humberside via Telephone and portraying to be a…

Are you passionate about making your community more digitally connected? Or curious about the latest opportunities in digital inclusion? The East…

Scam Alerts Bogus Emergency Alert test emails Off the back of the recent Emergency Alerts test, scammers are posing as…

Date and time Monday 22 September 10:00 – 12:00 Add to your calendar Location Scunthorpe Central Library – First Floor Activity Rooms…

Gain the digital skills you need 💻 Looking to improve your digital skills? Check out the support we have on…

Humberside police have advised that Fraudsters are sending out winter fuel payment scam texts claiming to be from the Department…

Scam Alerts Protect yourself from number spoofing scams Caller and sender IDs can be useful, showing you a number or…

Rural homes and businesses in the East Riding of Yorkshire are starting to get improved broadband connections as part of…

We’re asking for your help to make sure every voice in our community is heard. The Digital Inclusion Survey 2025…

Do you lack access to a computer, laptop or table? If this is you, we’re able to help. You could…

Scam Alerts The latest scams doing the rounds You can always keep up to date on the most recent scams…