Fraud costs the UK over £1 billion a year, and three-quarters of all authorised push payment fraud starts online.

Mindless scrolling makes it harder to keep our guard up, making us more #ScamSceptible .

How susceptible are you today? ➡️ takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/scamtest

Can you help us locate 13-year-old Shaqkai from #Fulham and 14-year-old Stephanie from #Shepherds Bush? The pair have been #missing since 11 May and were last seen on 13 May in King Street, W6.

If seen please contact us on 101 or 999 quoting ref 01/331293/24 and 01/330326/24.

In certain environments, at certain times, we can all be more susceptible to scams.

Try Take Five’s new tool to test how #ScamSceptible you might be today: takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/scamtest

#TakeFiveWeek

Officers from local Holland wards officers did weapon sweep for a couple of hours. This is an ongoing sweep that the officers will do to assure safety within the community. #opseptre #knives

Even the time of day can play a role in making us #ScamSceptible !⏰

43% of fraud victims in the last 2 years said it happened in the afternoon.

Try Take Five's tool to test how susceptible you might be today👉 takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/scamtest

#TakeFiveWeek

We’re proud to support Take Five’s campaign for #TakeFiveWeek !

Scammers can try to take advantage of how you're feeling. Sometimes you might be more susceptible to their tactics – or #ScamSceptible .

See how ScamSceptible you could be today: takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/scamtest

Can you help find Hamza and Ilyas, both 15, who are #missing from #Westminster since 5 May? They were last seen around Parliament Square and are believed to still be together in #Westminster . Please call 101 quoting ref 01/305257/24 with information.

With this week being Deaf Awareness Week, all of our advice videos from how to spot phishing emails ✉️ 👀, romance fraud, to making a strong password 🔑 are presented with BSL.

To learn more please visit met.police.uk/littlemedia

A Section 35 Dispersal Order has been authorised by Inspector Legg from 1700hrs 02/05/24 to 1700hrs 04/05/24 to cover Lowerwood Court Housing Estate, W11 due to ongoing reports of high levels of ASB by persons who don't reside.

#MISSING | We are appealing for information to locate Jaxson from Hammersmith & Fulham. He was last seen on Monday 29th April 2024 leaving his H/A in Shepherds Bush. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 182/30Apr24

#MISSING | We are appealing for information to locate Kacem from Kensington and Chelsea. He was last seen at around 10am on 27th of April. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting 2988 of the 28th of April.

We are excited to invite you to attend our third community conversation event to discuss A New Met for London.
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Jade Charles, 35, was arrested for possession of a firearm & ammunition at last year's Notting Hill Carnival thanks to the teamwork of Met & City of London Police officers working on the security operation.

He was jailed for 5 years on 19 Apr.

More info 👇

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🚨Do you think you're a victim of ticket fraud? Report it.

You should report to Action Fraud online or by calling 0300 123 2040. In Scotland, call Po-lice Scotland on 101.

#TicketFraud

✅Check if your ticket vendor is a STAR member:

- All members sign up to strict governing standards
- It offers an approved alternative dispute resolution service for customers with com-plaints

Read more here➡️actionfraud.police.uk/ticketfraud

Come visit The #Cyberchoices Stand on the 1st May at The Schools and Academies Show 2024 at The Excel London. Find our friendly team on Stand K24. See you there 👋 met.police.uk/cyberchoices

🚨Stop fraudsters from getting access to your account online when buying tickets this year.

Protect yourself from #TicketFraud and secure your information by using a strong password for different accounts.

ℹ️ Learn more 👉actionfraud.police.uk/ticketfraud

#MISSING | We are appealing for information to locate Yasminah, 16, from #Hammersmith #Fulham .

She was last seen on Tue 9 April leaving her home.  

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting CAD917/11APR24.

Buying tickets for a sold-out event? 🤔

✅ Only buy tickets from the venue’s box office, official promoter or agent, or a well-known ticketing website.

🔗 Read more advice: actionfraud.police.uk/ticketfraud

#TicketFraud

⚠️Last year more than 8,700 people reported that they had been a victim of ticket fraud. We're warning festival and concert goers to be wary of last minute deals for sold out events or ticket resales.

🔗Find out more ➡️ actionfraud.police.uk/ticketfraud
#TicketFraud