News: Prevention
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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
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Action Fraud provides fraud advice to students
Nationally more than £140million was lost by students in fraud cases.
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Man banned from parts of Bristol city centre
Andy Pring will not be allowed to enter Broadmead or Cabot Circus for three years after breaching a community protection notice.
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Man banned from certain areas of Bristol after repeatedly harassing vulnerable women
Martyn Bignell, of Alma Close, Kingswood, Bristol, was handed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Monday (12 August)
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What’s cybercrime – and why should I care about it?
Cybercrime is a type of crime that many of us will have heard about or experienced.
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‘It’s scary how convincing they are’ – victim advises people to be wary of courier fraud scams
Last year the were 60 reports of courier fraud made by people in Avon and Somerset, but the true figure is likely to be much higher.