News: Prevention
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Facebook Marketplace Sellers Beware – Counterfeit Cash
Laptops, game consoles and mobile phones have been purchased with counterfeit bank notes.
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Police launch co-ordinated effort to prevent and disrupt youth crime in Bridgwater
Anti-social behaviour and youth violence offences have been on the rise in Bridgwater, causing concern among residents and local authorities.
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Court orders property closure over ASB
The police anti-social behaviour team worked with residents and the Yeovil neighbourhood policing team to present evidence of the issues to the court.
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Advice for businesses after card machine scams
We have received a number of reports of businesses in Bristol have lost significant sums of money due to a scam involving card payment machines.
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Being vigilant against fraudulent winter fuel payment texts
The texts encourage people to click on unsafe links to register for, or claim, fuel allowance.
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Criminal behaviour orders for convicted shoplifters
Five convicted shoplifters from South Gloucestershire and Bristol have received criminal behaviour orders in recent weeks.
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Free training to help spot signs of romance fraud
We are asking people this Christmas to help make family and friends aware of romance fraud scams
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Avon and Somerset Police launches Bluetooth locating safety devices to boost award-winning Dementia Safeguarding Scheme
Avon and Somerset Police has announced the launch of a new Bluetooth locating Tile device as part of its acclaimed Dementia Safeguarding Scheme, which has provided protection for more than 1,600 people living with dementia.
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Warning against clicking on fraudulent texts
Criminals are using fictitious parking penalties and living allowance claims to persuade people to click links.
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Cuckooing – and how we’re tackling it
We're targeting criminals who take over the homes of vulnerable people