Money Mule warning |  | Child financial exploitation happens when criminals use a young person’s bank account to move money obtained from illegal sources.
Young people may not realise it, but allowing other people to transfer money generated by criminal activity through their bank account is an offence that can have a huge impact on them.
Alongside the possibility of a prison sentence, they could also have their bank account frozen or suspended for 5-7 years, during which time they couldn’t apply for a new account with any bank.
This can in turn affect:
· Where to store savings or wages
· Getting a phone account
· Getting a student loan
· Renting or buying property
· Getting a job | | Report child exploitation anonymously | |
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 | Student advice | Accommodation for students can be scarce, but don’t rush your decision making and listen to your gut instincts. Double-check the property, landlord, and letting agent. | | What to look out for |
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 | Crypto scams | Cryptocurrency fraud rose by 23% last year. Lisa - whose identity is protected - invested in a scheme on social media, which she believed was backed by Martin Lewis. | | See Lisa's story |
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 | Chose safe not fake | It’s no joke – fake cosmetics, perfumes and other beauty and hair products have been found to contain horse urine and rat droppings as well as cancer-causing and toxic ingredients such as arsenic, lead and mercury. Fake goods are untested, unregulated and unsafe. | | Don't risk it! |
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 | Bird Flu | New measures to better protect the poultry sector from future avian influenza outbreaks have been set out by the government today. Under the changes announced there will be new requirements for all bird keepers - regardless of the size of their flock - to officially register their birds. | | More details |
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 | Hacked! | Data from Action Fraud shows that 22,530 people reported that their online accounts had been hacked in 2023, with victims losing a total of £1.3 million. | | Secure your accounts |
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 | Funeral scams | Facebook fraudsters are using stolen images and phony funeral live links to convince grieving families to part with credit card details. | | What to look out for |
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 | DeWalt scam emails | Action Fraud has received thousands of reports about scam emails claiming to be giving away DeWalt products. The links in the emails lead to websites designed to steal personal and financial information. | | Report scam emails |
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 | Small businesses | Businesses are a target for criminals as their accounts will generally hold more money than the average person. Small companies & sole traders who may have fewer protective processes in place can be at risk. | | Can you spot fraud? |
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| All the food recalls, allergy alerts, product recalls and safety alerts in one handy place!
Recent notices include items from Sainsburys, AliExpress and Morrisons. | | See the latest recalls |
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| The Stop Muscle: Take Five to Stop Fraud |  | Stopping is one of the most powerful ways to protect yourself from scams... but you need a strong 'Stop Muscle' to do it. Watch the video and work out which image is AI-generated or real! | |
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| Bitesize | Surrey and Sussex Police March Fraud Newsletter. The Chartered Trading Standards Institute has developed a manifesto that sets out what the Trading Standards profession wants the next Government to focus on. Whether you're planning a trip abroad or somewhere closer to home, make sure you do your research when booking online.
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| Events | 9 April - Scam Champion on Marlow FM radio 15 April - Scams Awareness drop in at Ash Library 17 April - Scams Awareness drop in at Farnham Library | |
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Contact us | You can contact us through:
0300 123 2329 or email | |
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