News: Fraud
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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…
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Don’t be used as a money mule
PCC Mark Shelford is encouraging parents and carers to spot the signs of their young adult falling for ‘get rich quick’ traps and becoming a money mule.
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Preventing fraud in our communities
The OPCC has distributed fraud protection postcards to over 160,000 households across 60 postcodes to help prevent local people falling victim to scammers.
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PCC urging residents to #BeCyberSmart
As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, PCC Mark Shelford is urging local people and businesses to remain vigilant to protect themselves online.
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Make sure you spot courier fraud warning signs
Thousands of pounds have been lost by victims of courier fraud scams in recent weeks.
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Man jailed for attempting to deceive woman in romance fraud scam
A fraudster has been jailed after trying to deceive a woman he met through a dating site to transfer him money.
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Police CyberAlarms available to local businesses
Local businessess can now access Police CyberAlarm, a free tool designed to help organisations understand the threat they face from malicious cyber activity.
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How to avoid getting hooked by phishing scams
PCC Mark Shelford and Avon and Somerset Police are urging people to remain vigilant when it comes to suspicious messages to protect themselves from scammers.
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Opportunity for local businesses to learn more about cyber fraud
PCC Mark Shelford is encouraging local small businesses and charities to join the South West Cyber Resilience Centre Cyber Webinar.
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New warning issued as holiday fraud increases
PCC Mark Shelford is urging local people to remain vigilant against holiday fraud when booking flights or accommodation online.