Cyber Bobby Scheme

Published: 05 March 2025

From Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary:

Cyber Bobby Scheme

Helping protect people vulnerable residents in Hampshire from becoming victims of cyber crime.

The scheme from the Blue Lamp Trust offers FREE home visits giving advice and guidance about basic IT security and how to avoid being affected by a cyber crime or a cyber enabled crime.

We visit residents who are:

· Vulnerable due to age (over 60)

· Disabled (over 18)

· Previous victim of cyber crime

One of our police vetted Cyber Advisors, will visit 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

For more information, to request a visit or to make a referral for someone you know https://www.bluelamptrust.org.uk/about-cyber-bobby/

Call 0300 777 0157 opt 1