The Blue Lamp Trust has launched a new cybercrime advisory service to help Hampshire’s and the Isle of Wight’s most vulnerable residents.
You may already be familiar with the charity’s Bobby Scheme that provides free home security visits, long-life smoke alarms and advice to vulnerable residents, particularly the elderly and victims of burglary and domestic abuse.
This brand new scheme is aimed at protecting people from becoming victims of cybercrime and will provide home visits giving advice and guidance about basic IT security.
Vetted advisors will be offering free home visits to those over 65, disabled individuals over 18 and those who have previously been a victim of cybercrime.
They will discuss and advise local residents on:
- What is cyber-crime
- Cyber and scam prevention advice
- How to check privacy settings
- Signposting to other advice and resources
- How to report issues
- How to recognise scam emails and text messages
If you, or anybody you know, is eligible and would benefit from a Cyber Bobby referral, enquire via the Blue Lamp Trust website at https://www.bluelamptrust.org.uk/cyber-bobby.
