People will be told how to give the red card to scammers and cyber criminals during a special event at Petersfield Football Club.

The Neighbourhood Policing Team will hold a free Cyber Crime Awareness Session from 10am to 12noon at the Love Lane club on Monday, May 19.

The session prepared by the SE Police Cyber Crime Unit will inform people how to keep online information safer and how to recognise the signs of potential conning.

“We use our computers, laptops, tablets and phones every day to keep in contact with loved ones and conduct our day to day business,” said a spokesperson.

“Unfortunately, criminals all too often exploit us or work cleverly to hack and steal our online accounts.”