Fraud alert for Ferndown
Dorset Police have issued a warning to residents of Ferndown following a report of courier fraud.
Dorset Police have issued a warning to residents of Ferndown following a report of courier fraud.
Elderly people in towns across the county have been targeted by fraudsters claiming they are calling from the police.
University students are increasingly at risk of falling victim to crimes such as spiking, drug abuse, fraud and theft, according to Crimestoppers.
The Force is warning people not to click on texts or emails asking for personal details relating to the payment this year.
According to the national fraud and cybercrime reporting service, there are 12 types of fraud to look out for this festive season.
Following two incidents, Dorset Police are asking residents to come forward with any information and to report any suspected scams.
Police are urging residents in Dorset to take extra precautions, following a flurry of telephone scams.
Dorset Police’s fraud protection office has issued some advice to help people to avoid been conned on 14 February.
The telephone network is changing, and scammers are already trying to defraud people. Read on to find out what you should know.
Dorset Police has received reports relating to Initiative Property Management Limited and would like to hear from anyone who has been affected.