News: Fraud
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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.
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 -
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.
Fraud 29 Jun 2022 -
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.
Fraud 27 May 2022 -
PCC urges residents to be aware of courier fraud
PCC Mark Shelford is urging local people to be on their guard after a new list of tactics used by courier fraudsters has been unveiled.
Fraud 16 May 2022 -
Spot the signs of Payment Diversion Fraud
PCC Mark Shelford is encouraging local people to spot the signs of Payment Diversion Fraud (PDF) in order to protect their businesses.
Fraud 24 Mar 2022