A HAMPSHIRE police partner has launched a new scheme to protect vulnerable people against cyber crime.

Partner of the Hampshire Constabulary, The Blue Lamp Trust, of which Chief Constable Olivia Pinkney is a trustee, is a non-profit organisation that promotes community safety throughout Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

The trust currently provides a "Bobby Scheme service" – which offers free home security visits, long-life smoke alarms and advice to vulnerable residents, particularly the elderly and victims of burglary and domestic abuse. However, they have now launched a new scheme called "Cyber Bobby".

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The scheme is seeking to help protect vulnerable people from becoming victims of cyber crime.

Much-like the Bobby Scheme, it provides home visits, giving advice and guidance about basic IT security.

Police-vetted advisors offer free home visits to residents in Hampshire who are over 65-years-old, disabled (over 18) and previous victims of cyber crimes.

They will discuss and advise residents on topics such as what is cyber crime, cyber and scam prevention advise and how to recognise scam emails and text messages.

If you're eligible and would benefit from a Cyber Bobby referral, go to bluelamptrust.org.uk/cyber-bobby or call 0300 777 0157.