News: Prevention
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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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Top tips to prevent romance fraudsters stealing your money
More than 200 people in Avon and Somerset last year were victims of romance fraud.
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‘My life was broken in every sense’ – Woman shares her story of romance fraud to help others
Jenny (not her real name) met a man online after being divorced who claimed he loved her but ended up stealing more than £150,000.
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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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Chief Constable supports rural crime prevention event
Chief Constable Sarah Crew attended the rural crime prevention event at Frome Market earlier this week.