Free fraud and cybercrime advice sessions in Stevenage

Hertfordshire Constabulary is offering residents free fraud and cybercrime advice sessions at Stevenage Central Library.

The event, organised and delivered by specialist Cyber Protect officers from the Serious Fraud and Cyber Unit, is scheduled for Monday 8 June and will run between 10:45am and 2:15pm. These sessions are free and provide practical tips for avoiding the most common types of fraud and cybercrime. Free tea and biscuits are also provided.

The fraud and cyber team will be doing a talk and will be joined by officers from the Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) Trading Standards and Fraud teams to answer questions and provide crime prevention advice throughout the event. The Herts Beacon Victim Care Fraud Hub team will also deliver a presentation. 

• 11:00-12:00 - Scams & Victim Support - Beacon/Victim Care
• 12:00-1:00pm - Rogue Traders & Scams - Trading Standards
• 1:00-2:00pm - Fraud against the Council - HCC fraud team
• 2:00-2:15pm - Cyber crime & Fraud Prevention - Herts Police

Detective Inspector Pete Hankins, from Hertfordshire Constabulary’s Serious Fraud and Cyber Unit, said: “Fraud and cybercrime are a constant threat, which has been increasing across the country over recent years. Criminals often prey on the elderly and vulnerable, many of whom prefer to talk to crime prevention experts in person, rather than accessing advice online.

“These sessions are completely free, so please come along during the times advertised. Our experts will be able to give you practical crime prevention advice, to help you avoid common scams and recognise new ones.”

For more tips on avoiding fraud visit:  www.reportfraud.police.uk or www.herts.police.uk/cyber-fraud.

If you believe that you are a victim of fraud or cybercrime please contact Report Fraud on 0300 123 2040. If a crime is in progress call 999 immediately.