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The 28 November saw the launch of a nationwide campaign by Action Fraud aimed at protecting people from the many frauds committed across the internet. The campaign is now operating at full steam and here's what the City of London police are telling us about it. The City of London Police is…

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From Hertfordshire Constabulary The theft of catalytic converters (CATs) has continued to be an issue in the county, due to the high price of metal in recent years. The thefts are occurring at all times of the day and night, with industrial estates being particularly targeted. Vans and four wheel…

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It's December and so it's time for the next instalment of Neil Henson's problem solving guide – Who Shares your Problem? This month it's ‘Negotiating the Changes' where Neil talks about the time to start making the changes you've been planning. He makes the point that this isn't…

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News release from Financial Fraud Action UK New figures published today by Financial Fraud Action UK (FFA UK) show a significant rise in the number of consumers who have been targeted by phone scammers over the last year. The research, carried out on behalf of FFA UK by ICM, suggests that 58 per…

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It's another Monday, Good Morning! This is just to let you know that Newsletter 13 is now available to read on the website here. I'm starting to put together Number 14, which will be out just before Christmas. If you'd like to see it you'll have to subscribe. Subscribe to Newsletter:…

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From Avon and Somerset Police Avon and Somerset Police has bolstered its rural crime prevention and detection capability with kit worth thousands of pounds and a briefing day for local expert officers held on 26 November. Their Rural Crime Team has secured almost £8,000 of security items…

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