There have recently been a number of reports of social media and email accounts being taken over and then used to send scam messages to friends and family.
If you receive a message from a “friend”, take five and think – “is it really from my friend?
For further guidance on how you can protect your online accounts please visit Cyber Aware – NCSC.GOV.UK
If you would like to contact Cyber Protect email: CyberProtect@northants.police.uk
In an emergency, when there is a crime in progress or a life at risk, always call 999. To report a crime or incident, provide information or for advice, call 101 or visit www.northants.police.uk
You can also provide confidential information should you wish to remain anonymous. These calls can be made to the Independent Charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org