The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Against Scams Partnership (CAPASP) is a collaboration of public, private and voluntary sector organisations committed to working together to stop scams and doorstep crime across the county. Scams are fraud and fraud is crime – Read more
Please keep this document handy to refer to should service users ask you for information or advice about scams and rogue traders and to find organisations that can help you.
The death of a loved one is an emotional and stressful experience and, sadly, there are people who try to take advantage of this. If you have recently been bereaved it is important to be aware of scams to Read more
Just five simple steps are all it takes for your parish or town council to help protect local people from the financial and emotional harm caused by scams. Here are five quick-win steps you could take to increase the Read more
Nobody knows your community as well as you do and you are best placed to make a real difference to people’s lives. Here are five quick-win steps you could take to increase your own protection and that of your Read more
Businesses and consumers are regularly targeted by criminals intent on defrauding them of their money. Here are five quick-win steps you could take to increase the resilience of your business, your employees and your customers to scams and fraud.
The “Bobby Scheme” in Cambridgeshire is a community-based initiative aimed at providing home security advice and practical support to vulnerable and elderly residents to enhance their safety and prevent burglary. Trained volunteers, often retired police officers, visit homes to Read more
Police were called to Whittlesey in Cambridgeshire after reports that a gang had smashed through a building society window.
Four people used a JCB digger stolen from a nearby farm and a white Ford Ranger pick-up truck to carry Read more