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Don’t lose out before flying out: Action Fraud urge holiday makers to watch out for fraudsters online

New data released today shows victims lost a staggering £12.3 million to holiday fraud last year. Action Fraud, the national…

Fraud 27 Feb 2024
Shop Safely this Black Friday and Cyber Monday

We know that for many people Black Friday and Cyber Monday are some of the biggest shopping events of the…

Fraud 21 Nov 2023
#ThinkB4UClick – Marking Cyber Security Awareness Month 2023

We’re almost at the end of the annual Cyber Security Awareness month which has celebrated its 20-year anniversary this year.

Campaigns 30 Oct 2023
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