Shop Online Securely

Ready to bag an online bargain? Follow our top tips to avoid scams.

Research sellers, check they're legitimate.

Never pay by bank transfer. Pay with a credit card, if you have one.

Only provide enough details to complete your purchase.

Find out more: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/shopping-online-securely

If you’ve received a phishing email please report it to your email provider and/or forward it to [email protected]

If you’ve received unwanted phone calls or texts from people you think are trying to scam you, but you haven’t engaged with them, please forward the text/phone number to 7726 or to your phone provider.

If you've been affected by a crime please contact Victim Care Hub for free, confidential support: https://www.hampshireiowvictimcare.co.uk/ or phone 0808 178 1641

If you would like to report a crime anonymously please contact: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/ or phone 0800 555 111

If you realise you’ve been scammed and wish to report a fraud that has already happened, please report it to Action Fraud either phone 0300 123 2040 or online at: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/

Otherwise, report online, or find out about other ways to report a crime at: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/

Fraud Safeguarding Team