Notts police raise awareness on fraud with prevention packs

Nottinghamshire Police officers from the Fraud Protect Team said they have received more than 4,500 reports since March to October 2020 as the fraudsters continue to target the elderly and vulnerable.

The officers officers are now aiming to help those who might fall for scams by posting out advice leaflets.

Fraud & Cyber Protect Officer Fiona Price said: "The team have put a lot of effort in to create these packs and try to help people.

"We are keen to hear from anyone who would benefit in receiving these prevention packs.

"We are especially keen to ensure the elderly and vulnerable people have this information to hand so they aren't a victim this winter, especially in these strange times when they might be isolated due to government guidance.

"The packs are full of tips, advice and information which will help prevent people for falling for future scams.

"If you would like to receive the pack please get in touch. We can then send a scam awareness pack out to that person to make them aware of scams during lockdown.

"We will be handing them out on a first come first serve basis, with 150 packs available, but if there is more demand, we can try to extend this."

The packs include information of Covid-19 scams, common telephone scams, courier fraud, as well as what you can do online to stay safe.

If you would like to receive a pack, please email [email protected]