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PCC attends BBC Radio Bristol interview on Cybercrime and Fraud

PCC, Mark Shelford and Cyber Protect Officer from Avon and Somerset , Megan Haldane were interviewed by John Darvall from…

Fraud 22 Sep 2023
PCC welcomes rollout of free call blockers

PCC Mark Shelford has welcomed a national rollout of free call blocking units to help protect people falling victims to phone scams.

Fraud 14 Aug 2023
PCC supports consultation to ban scam calls

PCC Mark Shelford has welcomed the Government’s plans to ban cold calls with the launch of an eight-week consultation.

Fraud 14 Aug 2023
Beware of fake mortgage lender emails

PCC Mark Shelford is warning local people to remain vigilant over fake emails purporting to be from mortgage lenders.

Fraud 17 Jul 2023
Helping Bristol businesses become cyber resilient

Over 30 local Bristol businesses have signed up to the South West Cyber Resilience Centre (SWCRC) to protect themselves against cyber fraud.

Fraud 08 Jun 2023
‘It’s scary how convincing they are’ – victim advises people to be wary of courier fraud scams

A woman is urging people to be wary of the signs of courier fraud as she hopes to prevent other people losing money like she did.

Fraud 07 Jun 2023
PCC says stop, hang up and call 159

PCC Mark Shelford is urging anyone who receives a call or message from somebody claiming to be from a trusted organisation and who suggests money should be transferred to hang up and dial 159.

Fraud 05 Jun 2023
PCC support Avon and Somerset Police Cyber Protect Team Webinars

Do you want to learn how to protect against account hacking? Do you want to learn how to keep your…

Announcements 23 May 2023
Fraud strategy must recognise profound impact on victims

PCC Mark Shelford, the Association of Police and Crime Commissioner's National Fraud Lead, has welcomed the publication of the Government's Fraud Strategy

Fraud 03 May 2023
Don’t get ticked off with ticket fraud this summer

PCC Mark Shelford is warning people to be wary of scammers while searching for the best deals on tickets for this summer’s biggest events.

Fraud 12 Apr 2023