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Public warn over phone scam in which fraudsters pose as police
Public warn over phone scam in which fraudsters pose as police
General News SA Sam Acourt July 28, 2025 1582

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We are warning residents to be vigilant over a phone scam involving fraudsters posing as police officers – with one elderly victim swindled out of £14,000.
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Villagers learn about cyber crime and how to beat the scammers
Villagers learn about cyber crime and how to beat the scammers
General News SA Sam Acourt March 22, 2023 1387

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Devon and Cornwall Police Cyber Crime Protect Officer Steve Shepherd was welcomed to this year's Stokenham Parish Council Annual Meeting, where he brought attendees' attention to online security. ...
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Police warn about scam that cost two elderly people £20,000
Police warn about scam that cost two elderly people nearly £25,000
General News SA Sam Acourt Updated June 16, 2022 1640

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Police investigating reports of a phone scam which has led to two people in their 80s handing over substantial sums of money are appealing for information.
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Scammers target £150 council tax rebate - be aware
Scammers target £150 council tax rebate - be aware
General News SA Sam Acourt April 26, 2022 1249

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Scammers are targeting people by pretending to be connected to local councils discussing the upcoming rebate. 
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Fraud alert - don't let scammers ruin your Christmas
Fraud alert - don't let scammers ruin your Christmas
General News SA Sam Acourt December 08, 2021 1362

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Police in Devon and Cornwall are seeing increasing victims of "Bank and Police Impersonation Style Frauds", and are urging people not to fall for it before Christmas. ...
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