East Riding resident sentenced for benefit fraud
A Goole woman has been sentenced after admitting to fraudulently claiming benefits totalling £35,714.69, between October 2021 and February 2024…
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Which? Scam Alerts – 11/12/2025
Scam Alerts Cadbury’s WhatsApp scam warning A WhatsApp message offering a Cadbury hamper giveaway is recirculating in the run-up to…
Residents warned of rogue traders offering home insulation
East Riding of Yorkshire Council trading standards are urging residents to take care when dealing with cold callers, amid a…
Shoppers urged to not ‘toy’ with safety this Christmas
East Riding of Yorkshire Council trading standards is issuing a vital warning to residents to prioritise safety when purchasing children’s toys this Christmas. With many families…
Which? Scam Alerts – 27/11/2025
Scam Alerts The biggest scams of 2025 Fraud incidents rose sharply from 3.2m (2023-24) to 4.2m (2024-25). It’s realistic to…
Which? Scam Alerts – 20/11/2025
Scam Alerts 4 ways scammers exploit Black Friday Black Friday deals are already underway, but not all are what they…
Seasonal Jobseekers Warned to Stay Alert for Scams in the Approach to the Festive Season
New campaign and tool centre launched, with support from Parliamentarians, during International Fraud Week A massive increase in employment scams,…
Online Buying / Selling Fraud – Trigger Fraud Alert #36 (November 2025)
Humberside Police are warning people to be careful after reports of fraudsters selling fake listings and written off cars on…
Which? Scam Alerts – 30/10/2025
Scam Alerts Which? logo used for fake hearing aid adverts Scam adverts on Facebook promoting hearing aids imply that they’ve…
NCSC Small Organisations Newsletter – October 2025
Launch of free cyber security toolkit for small businesses October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. NCSC supports the global initiative…
Can you help support AgeUK Lincolnshire as a Digital Champion?
Could you help AgeUK Lincolnshire connect older people with technology? Some older people struggle with the digital world, and are…
🍂 New funding, Catalyst CIC closure and network stewardship
Welcome to the Catalyst newsletter We’re back after a reflective break. In this special issue: 🍂 Catalyst CIC is closing,…
Recruitment Fraud – Trigger Fraud Alert #35 (October 2025)
Humberside Police are warning about fraudsters offering flexible remote part-time or full-time positions paying £800 a day for TikTok tasks, then…
Which? Scam Alerts – 23/10/2025
Scam Alerts Can hackers see through your webcam? A Which? Tech Support member recently contacted us for advice after receiving…
Get Online Week 2025 👩💻
This week is Get Online Week and our colleagues across East Riding of Yorkshire are sharing how we’re supporting residents…
Which? Scam Alerts – 16/10/2025
Scam Alerts How to spot a WhatsApp scam There are reports of a resurgence in WhatsApp scam messages, which contain…
‘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…
Which? Scam Alerts – 09/10/2025
Scam Alerts The latest scams doing the rounds You can always keep up to date on the most recent scams…
AI-powered scam detection tool Ask Silver now available on the desktop
One year on from the announcement of the partnership with AI-powered fraud detection tool Ask Silver and leading online safety…
Which? Scam Alerts – 02/10/2025
Scam Alerts How to spot a bank scam call Don’t be fooled into thinking it’s easy to spot a bank…
Help Shape the Fight Against Charity Fraud
The 2025 Charity Fraud Survey is now live! Now in its 5th year, this powerful collaboration between BDO UK LLP and…
Which? Scam Alerts – 26/09/2025
Scam Alerts 6 signs your computer has been hacked If your computer has started running slowly or showing error messages,…