Stay safe online: avoid scams

As we spend more time online for work, relaxation and to keep in touch with family and friends, it’s even more important to be careful.

Anyone can be a victim of fraud or scams. The advice in these Metropolitan Police leaflets can help you stay safe. They also include how to get help:

The Little Book of Big Scams (fifth edition) (pdf, 2.7MB)

Cyber advice leaflet (pdf, 33okb)

For more information, please visit the Fraud section of the Metropolitan Police website and the Take Five to Stop Fraud website


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Last modified: Monday, 2 November 2020, 5:33 PM