With the coronavirus pandemic leading to a number of online scams, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion’s latest podcast highlights how people can protect themselves.

The latest podcast from the PCC’s Safer West Mercia series, features him talking with a Cyber Protect Officer about how people can help keep themselves, and others, safe from online scams, with some helpful tips on spotting these types of crime.

PCSO James Squires, who is responsible for raising awareness of cyber-crime within communities and businesses, highlights how some criminals are taking advantage of the national Covid-19 crisis.

PCC John Campion said: “This podcast is particularly relevant at a time when we are using technology more frequently in our daily lives.

“We all have a role to play in keeping our communities safe at this time and we need to make sure we to look out for each other, stay vigilant to the threat of crime and share information with those who might be at risk.”

“My latest podcast, which can easily be accessed online, has useful information about how to spot email, telephone and other malicious types of communication and how to stay safe when shopping online.”

The podcast can be found on Spotify, Buzzsprout and Apple.