The Blue Lamp Trust: Cyber Bobby
Written by AlisonFreemantle on Friday 29th April 2022
Update from Hampshire Constabulary
Pharmacies may already be aware of, or indeed signpost, the Bobby Scheme service – which provides free home security visits, long-life smoke alarms and advice to vulnerable residents in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, particularly the elderly and victims of burglary and domestic abuse – the Blue Lamp Trust have now launched Cyber Bobby.
This brand-new scheme seeks to help protect people from becoming victims of cyber-crime.
The scheme, like the Bobby Scheme, provides home visits, giving advice and guidance about basic IT security. Police vetted advisors offer FREE home visit to residents of Hampshire who are:
- Over 65 years old
- Disabled (over 18)
- Previous victim of cyber crime
They will discuss and advise 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
Referrals and enquires via the Blue Lamp Trust website at: https://www.bluelamptrust.org.uk/cyber-bobby
Or by calling the Blue Lamp Trust directly on 0300 777 0157.