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PCC urges residents to be aware of courier fraud

Over £429,000 was lost to courier fraud in Avon and Somerset between March 2023 and April 2024, contributing to a…

Fraud 30 May 2024
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
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
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.

Fraud 08 Nov 2022
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.

Fraud 17 Oct 2022
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.

Fraud 14 Oct 2022
Make sure you spot courier fraud warning signs

Thousands of pounds have been lost by victims of courier fraud scams in recent weeks.

Fraud 24 Aug 2022
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.

Fraud 09 Aug 2022
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.

Fraud 12 Jul 2022
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.

Fraud 11 Jul 2022