News: Fraud
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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 -
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 -
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