Cyber crime help advice from Croydon Trading Standards Team

This is being passed on from the Croydon trading Standards Team.

Attached is a community alert that contains helpful information in regards to Cyber crime.

Cybercrime can impact anyone.
 

If you or someone you know has been targeted, follow these steps and read our factsheet for more detailed guidance: www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk/site-media/484316894/pdf

Please be aware: if you have been a victim of cybercrime or fraud, you may be targeted again by individuals or companies claiming they can recover your lost funds, often for an upfront fee. This is known as recovery fraud and is itself a scam. No legitimate organisation will guarantee the recovery of lost funds or charge a fee to do so. If you are approached in this way: Do not pay Report it to Report Fraud

If you have been a victim of a fraud, please report to Report Fraud (previously Action Fraud) on 0300 123 2040 or visit https://www.reportfraud.police.uk

Regards

South Norwood SNT