Stay Safe During The Holidays
Tips for you and your family to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of crime over the upcoming festive period.
With any downturn in the economy there is always a rise in crime – and theft and burglary are crimes that are the most common in the run up to the Holidays. Our office [...]
YouTube: Scamnet – Lonely Hearts Scam Division
Tom Consul and Joe Tuesday investigate the latest scam using the internet. U.S. Embassy London also offer advice on how to avoid being a victim of a scam.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of a scam, please visit our website for more information on how to report it: http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/acs/scs/internet_scams.html
Warning: New IRS Phishing Scheme!
21 October 2009
There is new phishing scheme that professes to be from the IRS Office in London. The sender states that he is an IRS employee and asks you to pay a transfer charge or processing fee in order to obtain a substantial sum of money. Do not reply to this attempt to gain your [...]
Warden Message: Domestic Violence Prevention Workshop Oct. 17th
We would like to draw your attention to this announcement regarding a domestic violence prevention workshop to be held in London on Saturday October 17th, 2009. The workshop will be conducted by the American Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center. For more information or to register, please contact the American Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center directly.
My Friend Needs Help!
Q: My friend just contacted me on Facebook saying that they’re stranded in London and need money urgently. Is there anything you can do to help them?
A: You should tell your friend to contact the Embassy directly. We can be reached by email at SCSLondon@state.gov , or by telephone to 020 7499 9000 (24hrs). We [...]
American Victims of Crime Overseas
The Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas Citizens Services is committed to assisting American citizens who become victims of crime while traveling, working, or residing abroad. Government officials, known as consuls or consular officers, at embassies and consulates in nearly 250 cities throughout the world are responsible for assisting U.S. citizens who may be traveling, [...]
What Is the Special Consular Services (SCS) Unit?
The Special Consular Services (SCS) unit of the American Citizen Services (ACS) branch of the U.S. Embassy in London provides a variety of emergency and non-emergency services to Americans in England and Wales. We visit Americans in jail, assist families and friends following the death of a U.S. citizen loved one, offer help to U.S. [...]
Debit Card Fraud
Debit card fraud is a growing problem that can affect American citizens living both in the United States and abroad. In fact, the U.S. Embassy in London frequently receives reports of U.S. citizens in the United Kingdom who have been victims of debit card fraud originating in the United States.
For example, one U.S. citizen checked [...]
YouTube: The Pre-Flight Zone – What You Need To Do Before Travelling to the UK
U.S. Embassy London informs travellers to the UK where they can find important information about what to do when abroad.
I Was Contacted By A Lawyer Saying That I’ve Inherited Money. Can You Please Confirm That He’s A Real Lawyer?
Q: I was recently contacted by a lawyer saying that I’ve inherited a large sum of money. Can you please verify that he really is who he says that he is?
A: Do you know the deceased who left you this inheritance? Were you informed of this inheritance via email? What you describe [...]
