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There has been a sharp rise in fraudsters sending out fake text messages (smishing) and phishing emails claiming to be from TSB. The increase in the number of reports corresponds with the timing of TSB’s computer system update, which resulted in 1.9 million users being locked out of their accounts. Opportunistic fraudsters are using TSB’s system issue to target people with this type of fraud. Since the start of May there have been 321 phishing reports of TSB phishing made to Action Fraud. This is an increase of 970% on the previous month. In the same reporting period, there have been 51 reports of cybercrime to Action Fraud which mention…

Police are receiving reports of thefts of tools and equipment from vans across the Devon area. Although sporadic we get two or three incidents at a time suggesting the offenders are targeting an area then moving on elsewhere. The offender/s target works vans as often large amounts of tools and equipment are kept inside. All makes and models are vulnerable although recent crimes have involved Ford Transit vans. If your business or work requires you to keep tools in your van please consider upping you security especially when leaving the vehicle overnight. Whilst it’s not always practical to remove everything out of the van, there are crime prevention options available…