With malware attacks, cyber security and data safety in the news – it’s vital we’re all scam aware.

So, we’ve compiled a list of official advice resources which you may find helpful.

• Citizens Advice bureau provide a range of helpful advice
• The Government’s Stop, Think Fraud campaign – also provides help on staying ahead of scams
• Ofcom, the communications services regulator has key advice on phone and broadband scams
• Action Fraud is the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime where you should report fraud if you have been scammed, defrauded or experienced cyber crime

In recent years, we’ve seen a range of scams aimed specifically at Riverside customers.

These include people claiming to be Riverside team members to try to gain access to information and properties and companies sending letters and other communications using Riverside logos, claiming to be from or linked to Riverside.

If you ever suspect a message, in whatever form, is not from Riverside, please act with caution, do not give any personal details and call us on our main customer numbers to verify the information or request is legitimate.