Humberside police issue warning about online scams.

The force says it gets around 100 reports of scams a week

Cyber crime
Author: Andy MarshPublished 26th Dec 2020

People in North East Lincolnshire are being urged to 'shop smart' over the festive period.

Humberside Police is issuing advice as many will be browsing internet sales on Boxing Day and New Year's.

The force says there are around 1-hundred reports every week to do with scams with 25 percent relating to online fraud.

Detective Sergeant - Ben Robinson - of the Economic Crime Unit says deals that look too good to be true usually aren't legitimate.