Spotting scams
How to spot the tricks, and what to do if one slips through.
Date & time to be confirmed · Brentford
A Brentford community programme
Stay safe online. In plain English.
Friendly sessions in Brentford to help you feel more confident online and spot scams before they catch you out. No jargon, and no question is too small.
See the sessions
Free · No booking · Just turn up
The three sessions
Come to one, or come to all three.
Each session stands on its own.
Protecting your money & accounts
Better passwords and two-step login, so fraudsters can't get in.
Date & time to be confirmed · Brentford
Your life online
What you share online, and the newer scams worth knowing about.
Date & time to be confirmed · Brentford
Who runs it
A friendly face who does this for a living.
BeeCyberSafe is run by someone who protects big companies from these very scams for a living. They're bringing the same straightforward habits home to Brentford.
You don't need to become an expert. A few everyday habits are enough to keep you and the people you care about safe.
Coming to a session
Just turn up.
No booking, no cost, and everyone's welcome.
Free & open to all
No tickets and no sign-up. Bring a friend or a family member if it helps you feel comfortable.
Bring your phone
We look at real examples together, at your pace. Nothing is too small to ask.
Where & when
Venue and dates in Brentford are still to be confirmed. Check back here soon.
Useful help
Worried right now? Start here.
Free, trusted places to get help or report a scam, any time of day.
Call 159
The safe number for reaching your bank. It's the 999 for your money.
Action Fraud
Report fraud and cyber crime · 0300 123 2040
Forward scam texts to 7726
Free, and works on every UK mobile network. Report a dodgy text in seconds.
Age UK Digital Helpline
Friendly help over the phone · 0800 678 1602
NCSC Cyber Aware ↗
Simple, official UK government advice.
Get Safe Online ↗
Plain-language guides for everyday safety.