Reports of recruitment fraud are rising in Avon and Somerset.

Fraudsters may advertise fake jobs, sometimes posing as well-known companies, and ask victims to pay fees for things like DBS checks, training, or work permits.

Fraudsters are also using messaging platforms like WhatsApp to lure people with offers of “extra income” through tasks like reviewing products or boosting website views.

They often encourage victims to invest in cryptocurrency, disguised as a “setup fee.” They might even add their victims to a group to make it seem like others are doing the same job or return a small amount of money early on to make the ‘job’ seem genuine.

If you suspect you’ve been targeted: Report it to Action Fraud: 0300 123 2040

Find out more: http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/a-z-of-fraud/recruitment-scams

Attachments:

• recruitment-fraud.pdf

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Police Newsletter March 25

The Starters and Puddings evening last Saturday in the Village Hall was a great success. We have raised £1041.40 which is a tremendously successful fundraiser to support our village church and keep it open, in good order and available to everyone. Thank you all for your support on the evening and we hope that everyone had a good time.

The hard work of all our volunteers who prepared for the evening, cooked a delicious range of courses, offered wonderful raffle prizes, washed up and moved upteen tables and chairs, along with general enthusiasm and commitment, made this a real success of which we can all be proud. Thanks also go to Minnie Hates the Hoover who played a terrific range of songs for the enjoyment of everybody there. Well done everyone who helped in any way!

Wessex Water have informed the Parish Council that the main road should be open by mid- April, assuming they meet no unexpected problems.  They will then return to the Cowbridge junction and work down the hill. The Cowbridge to Wootton road should be open by the end of April.