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⚠️ £575k lost to online shopping fraud in Herts this year

Fraudsters stole £575,673 from Hertfordshire victims through online shopping scams in 2026, with 550 reports made to police.

Criminals often use fake websites, misleading adverts and counterfeit goods to trick shoppers into parting with their money.

Before you buy online:
✅ Be wary of deals that seem too good to be true
✅ Check seller reviews and feedback carefully
✅ Use secure payment methods such as credit cards or PayPal
✅ Avoid bank transfers where possible
✅ Check the website address is genuine and correctly spelt
✅ Research online shops to check they're legitimate, use consumer websites, or reviews from people (or organisations) that you trust.
✅ When making your payment, only fill in the mandatory details (often marked with an asterisk). Don't create a site account unless you’re planning to use it.
✅ Make sure your shopping, online banking and payment accounts are protected by strong unique passwords and turn on 2-Step Verification /2 Factor Authentication.
✅ Avoid clicking links in emails, texts or social media adverts offering bargains.
✅ Use reverse image search tools such as TinEye and Google Images to check product photos.

If you've been a victim of fraud, report it to Report Fraud: 0300 123 2040 or online to: https://orlo.uk/9uBtG

For more advice on staying safe online, visit: https://orlo.uk/zs1IT and https://orlo.uk/M0iRw

We are releasing a CCTV image of a man we want to identify after a theft in .

📍 LOCATION: The Parade

📅 DATE: Sunday 6 September

🕙 TIME: 9.10pm

At around 9.10pm on Sunday 6 September, items were taken from the Co-op on The Parade, Delta Gain, without payment.

Officers are releasing the image because the man pictured is believed to have been in the area at the time and may have information to assist the investigation.

If this is you, or you recognise this person, please email PC Gary Wallington via [email protected].

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Have you seen missing Akhmed, who remains missing this morning?

Officers are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare. Akhmed is vulnerable and members of the public should call 999 straight away rather than approach him so that officers can attend.

Detectives in Three Rivers are appealing for witnesses and information following an incident in Rickmansworth where a 15-year-old boy reported being chased by three males with a hatchet.

The incident occurred on Sunday 23 August at 7.20pm near Fairway Tyres in Uxbridge Road.

The males allegedly exited a black Toyota Prius before spotting the victim and pursuing him.

A 16-year-old boy from Watford has been arrested on suspicion of affray and has been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Alex Humphreys, said: “We are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed this altercation or has any information that will help our investigation.

“If you saw anything suspicious in the area at this time, please get in touch.”

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🚨 More than £2 million lost to banking fraud in Hertfordshire 🚨

Fraudsters stole more than £2 million from Hertfordshire victims in 2026 by exploiting bank and credit card details. There were 661 reports of people having their accounts compromised.

Criminals use a range of tactics to access your money, from stealing card details online to targeting people at cash machines. Some fraudsters watch PIN entries, distract victims, or even fit devices to ATMs to capture cards.

Stay safe when using an ATM:
• Cover your PIN as you type it
• Stand close to the machine
• Shield the keypad with your hand and body
• Avoid cash machines where people are loitering
• If something looks unusual or tampered with, don't use it

If an ATM keeps your card, contact your bank or card provider immediately, ideally while you're still at the machine.

Shopping online?
• Use reputable retailers only
• Don't click links in unsolicited emails or social media offering deals
• Use a search engine or saved bookmarks to access websites
• Consider using PayPal or a credit card for added fraud protection
• Avoid saving your bank card details on websites

Report fraud online at https://orlo.uk/6rPOP, or call 0300 123 2040

For advice on protecting yourself from fraud, visit: https://orlo.uk/cSZoz and https://orlo.uk/NHbV7

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⚠️ We are re-appealing for the public’s help to trace a man who is wanted.

Paul Wooster, aged 39, is wanted on recall to prison.

It is believed that Wooster may be in Harrow, Pinner or Northwood and he also has links to Rickmansworth and Hitchin.

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We are appealing for information and witnesses after a woman and her dog were bitten by another dog in .

On Monday (14 September) at around 3pm, a woman was walking her dog, a white brindle greyhound, in Downings Wood when it was attacked by another dog. During the incident, the woman was also bitten.

The attacking dog is described as a large, black Bully-type breed. The owner of the dog is described as a white man, around 5ft 10in tall, aged approximately in his 50s, with short white/grey hair.

PC Christian Gottmann, from the Rickmansworth Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Following this incident, the greyhound required veterinary treatment for its injuries. We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or may know the owner of the offending dog, to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information can contact PC Gottmann by email to [email protected].

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🔒📱 More than £250k lost by Herts victims of hacking

Hackers exploit vulnerabilities to steal personal information, financial data, and even identities.

During 2026 there were 660 reports from victim who have had their email or social media accounts hacked, losing £252,908 in the process.

If a criminal can get access to these accounts, especially your email account, they can often access to your other accounts and lock you out completely.

Your email account is where you keep your most personal and financial information.
• If a cyber-criminal accesses your email, they could: access your other online accounts using the 'forgot password' feature (which often sends you an email).
• Access personal or business information and use this to defraud you or people you know.

Two actions to instantly help protect your email:

Action 1: Passwords
• Use passkeys over passwords where possible. Passkeys are a more secure alternative to passwords. A passkey is a password-less authentication method that allows you to log into an app and website, using your existing device biometrics (like Face ID or fingerprints) or lock screen PIN. More info here: https://orlo.uk/1PJYD
• Your email password should be strong and different from all your other passwords.
• Combining three random words that each mean something to you, is a great way to create a password that is easy to remember but hard to crack.
• Do not use words that can be guessed (like your pet's name). You can include numbers and symbols if needed. For example, “Hippo$100PizzaRockets”

Action 2: Turn on 2-Step Verification (2SV) for your email
• 2-Step Verification (2SV) gives you twice the protection so criminals can't access your email, even with your password. 2SV works by asking for a code, sent to your phone when you sign in using a new device or change settings such as your password.

Reporting cybercrime online to Report Fraud, or call 0300 123 2040.

If you believe your account/s have been compromised visit: https://orlo.uk/5N2gA

More fraud advice is available at: https://orlo.uk/nyJl5 and https://orlo.uk/LbT8o