Christmas fraud alert from Dorset Police
According to the national fraud and cybercrime reporting service, there are 12 types of fraud to look out for this festive season.
According to the national fraud and cybercrime reporting service, there are 12 types of fraud to look out for this festive season.
The county is experiencing a series of courier fraud offences with Dorset Police giving a warning to residents.
New figures show Hampshire and Isle of Wight residents lost £3.1 million through dating scams between November 2020 and October last year.
The text, which appears to come from the NHS, asks you to click on a link which will then ask for payment details.
Online shopping fraud reports have grown by 30 per cent during the pandemic as many continue to shop online.
Millions of pounds were lost in the first half of this year with scammers targeting thousands of online sellers.