POLICE and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Michael Lane has launched a new campaign aimed at tackling fraud.
The ‘Scamnesty’ campaign encourages people to report scams and to advise people on how to avoid falling victim to fraud.
Hampshire Constabulary receives more than 700 reports of fraud or attempted fraud each month, with many coming from elderly or vulnerable members of the community.
Michael Lane and his team are offering free ‘Safer Packs’ to educate people on different types of fraud and how to access help if you or someone you know is a victim.
PCC Lane said: “I am looking forward to raising awareness about the impact, financially and emotionally, that fraud has on residents.”
From 28th September, regular Friday Fraud Roadshows will visit locations across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to directly engage people in avoiding fraud.
A Scamnesty ‘Post Box’ is also available at Andover’s Citizen’s Advice Bureau where people are encouraged to post suspected scam letters.
These letters will then be analysed to provide better intelligence about the type of scams targeting residents in the area.
To download and print a free Safer Pack, go to Hampshire-pcc.gov.uk/scamnesty.
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