Plymouth Police - PLYMSort

⚠️ SCAM EMAIL: Watch out for these FAKE Royal Mail emails about a missed delivery. ✅If you receive an email you think is suspicious, forward it to: report@phishing.gov.uk Your reports enable us to remove scams and malicious websites.

The only way to guarantee tickets for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is via the official @FIFAWorldCup ticket website: fifa.com/tickets Tickets for sale on other platforms may be non-existent or fake and leave you out of pocket 🎫 #WorldCup #TicketFraud

Good habits to spot banking fraud: ⚠️Check your account regularly for new payees, direct debits and standing orders you didn’t authorize ⚠️Check recent transactions for ones you don’t recognise Contact your bank immediately if you don’t recognize transactions. #TakeFive

If you get a call from someone claiming to be your bank or the police and they ask you to transfer money to another account, hang up, it’s not your bank or the police. #CourierFraud

Fantastic news!! Luna the dog who was missing from London has been located safe and well in Plymouth! The owner has been informed. Thanks to everyone that looked for her. @DC_Police @Plymouth_Live @CarlEveCrime

Further support can be sought from actionfraud.police.uk

If you are asked to purchase GIFT/GAME CARDS - this is a SCAM. Officers are supporting a vulnerable person who has been subjected to this scam totalling over £3000. Look out for family members/friends/neighbours. @actionfrauduk @Plymouth_Live @DC_Police

Think twice before handing over your money and personal information when booking holidays this year. For tips on how to avoid falling victim to holiday and travel related fraud, visit: actionfraud.police.uk/holidayfraud

Please be aware of a telephone scam circulating in relation to Amazon Prime Membership. Do not provide personal details and disconnect the call. Contact telecoms provider for blocking advice @actionfrauduk #amazonscam

Fraudsters will aim to make their businesses seem legitimate by using technical jargon + hard sell techniques #CoronationStreet If you're not sure the company you're investing in is real, it could be a scam. Check the FCA register before investing: register.fca.org.uk/s/

Never assume a phone call is authentic just because someone knows your basic details such as name and address. If something feels wrong, then it’s usually right to question it.

We have dealt with numerous incidents this week involving children reporting bullying/threatening behaviour etc via social media. Information including blocking features can be sought from the service providers. Further info - internetmatters.org

Ever received a text message that you weren't quite sure about? Maybe it asked you to "verify" your personal or financial details?   You can report suspicious text messages by forwarding them to 7726. #CyberProtect

The team are currently dealing with another Amazon gift card scam. Genuine companies NEVER ask for vouchers as payment. Unfortunately we are seeing a sharp increase in this scam - please pass to family/friends @actionfrauduk #amazongiftcardscam #lotteryscam

The team have been dealing with a victim today who has provided bank details to a scammer via WhatsApp who claimed to be from a mobile phone company - NEVER provide these details - If in doubt speak to your network provider @actionfrauduk @plymouthcc

These gift cards were recently taken away from an elderly person in the Plymouth area who fell victim to a £3,400 Amazon scam. Genuine companies will NEVER ask for gift cards as payment. Look out for family/friends/neighbours @actionfrauduk @TradStandSW @plymouthcc @Plymouth_Live

If you or a loved one is experiencing bullying on a social network, please read our guidance ht.ly/vWjv30rjmu0 #cyberbullying #antibullyingweek

#Prevent | We are reliant on online communications now more than ever but unfortunately they can also be used to exploit vulnerable people. Find advice about staying safe online below ⬇️

With the assistance of @plymspecial999 we recently delivered gifts to a victim subjected to a scam involving the loss of money. Thanks to @dcpeelers for supplying the gifts! @actionfrauduk can provide Fraud/Scam prevention advice. @DC_Police @Matt_Longman_

Criminals are very skilled at making you believe their feelings are genuine. They will speak to you for months before asking you for financial help. Don’t be fooled. A criminal’s end goal is only ever to get your money. #RomanceFraud #LoveNotLies actionfraud.police.uk/romancefraud