Community Engagement – Scam Awareness at Scorton Methodist Church

Today, PCSO Nick Barber attended Scorton Methodist Church to speak with members of the community about the current risks posed by scams.

We discussed a range of fraud types, including dating scams and investment scams, highlighting how offenders are becoming increasingly sophisticated, cunning, and deceptive in the methods they use to gain personal information and money.

🔗 You can find further crime prevention advice here:
Fraud and Online Safety Advice – Lancashire Police

What should you do if you receive a suspicious email?
As part of the Cyber Aware campaign, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has launched a Suspicious Email Reporting Service. If you receive an email you are unsure about, simply forward it to:
📧 report@phishing.gov.uk

If you’ve been a victim of fraud:
Please don’t feel embarrassed—it can happen to anyone. Taking action quickly is key:

By reporting scams, you not only protect yourself but also help prevent others in the community from becoming victims.