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One in 10 people in the South West were stung by scams in the past year, according to Citizens Advice.

Following two incidents, Dorset Police are asking residents to come forward with any information and to report any suspected scams.

Scammers are targeting the vulnerable and elderly by promoting fake Winter Fuel Payments on social media.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is urging residents to be vigilant as scammers are placing fake QR codes on parking meters.

Emails are being sent out by fraudsters who are promoting fake ‘clinically proven’ diet pills endorsed by stars of the Dragons’ Den TV show.

The county is experiencing a series of courier fraud offences with Dorset Police giving a warning to residents.

Hampshire Police has issued advice to those who receive messages from cloned social media accounts from scammers.

Dorset Police are warning people that scammers are sending messages purporting to be from family members.

If you are planning to sell your car privately, be aware that two men are targeting owners, distracting people and damaging the vehicle.

Dorset Police wants to make local people aware of the scam whereby offenders are pretending to be a police officer or bank staff.