Crime Prevention Advice When seeking a trader talk to family, friends and neighbours to get recommendations. Look for a trader who is a member of an approved code scheme. Consider getting written quotes (not estimates) from at least three traders. Consider making staged payments and keeping back a significant part of the cost until the work has been satisfactorily completed. For further advice you can speak to the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 03454 040506.Action Fraud Fraudsters will target people in Cumbria regardless of where they are based. By working together Action Fraud and Cumbria Constabulary will be able to offer a better level of service to the public and, ultimately, bring more offenders to justice. If you think you have been a victim of fraud you can contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or textphone 0300 123 2050. Also in Advice Centre... COVID-19 COVID-19Get Safe OnlineNHS - Covid linkChild Safety - covid Crime Prevention Aquisitive CrimeHome SecurityVulnerable Adults - Financial Abuse AwarenessMarine WatchFraudCommunity Safety Accreditation SchemeHotel SecurityBusiness AdviceCrime Prevention DocumentsCrime PreventionArts and antiquesBogus CallersVehicleHome and GardenHow much do you really know about crime? Online Safety Cyber BullyingHackingMobiles, Devices and ComputersOnline SafetyOnline ShoppingProtecting Children & Sexting IssuesSocial Media Supporting Victims of Crime Code of Practice for Victims of CrimeRestorative JusticeSupport During the Criminal Justice ProcessHelp and Advice for VictimsVictims' Right to Review Scheme Personal Safety A Domestic Abuse Victim's StoryAnti-social BehaviourAutism Alert CardsBullyingCampaignsChild Sex Offenders Disclosure SchemeChild Sexual ExploitationDA-Jenny's storyDA-Male VictimsDomestic AbuseDomestic AbuseDomestic Abuse Victims Story - Spot the SignsFemale Genital MutilationFestivals and CampingFlood InformationHuman Trafficking as Modern Day SlaveryMARACMaracPersonal SafetyPreparing for a floodRapeSafe Places SchemeStudentsAsk for AniWater Safety Road and Vehicle Safety Driving without Insurance - Op TutelageBikeSafeBuying New / Used CarsCycle Marking and SafetyRoad & Vehicle Advice and TipsRoad and Vehicle SafetySpeed Awareness CoursesTyre and Seatbelt SafetyYoung Driver SafetyVehicle Crime and Seized Vehicle Information Wildlife and Rural Crime Heating and Diesel Oil Crime PreventionHorsewatch in CumbriaRural CrimeReport theft of livestockWildlife Crime