Cold Callers

Following a recent report of suspicious behaviour in your area, please keep yourselves safe by never allowing cold callers into your home. TV faults, faulty broadband, water / gas / electricity board and "reformed criminal on probation" are all popul...

🚨 BE CYBER STRONG | PAY AT PUMP FRAUD ALERT / BYDDWCH YN SEIBER GADARN | RHYBUDD TWYLL TALU WRTH Y PWMP 🚨

We have been made aware of a sophisticated fraud targeting petrol stations with pay at pump facilities. While reports remain limited, we are sharing this information to help motorists stay vigilant and protect their bank cards. Fraudsters are placi...

Rural Crime Alert - Theft of bales of hay and silage bales

North Wales Police are investigating reports of thefts of hay and silage bales from various rural locations across Anglesey, Conwy and Wrexham. Hay and silage are valuable commodities and unfortunately, isolated fields and storage areas with easy veh...

Suspicious Pick up truck in the area

North Wales Police have recieved two reports concerning a white coloured pick up truck driving suspiciously around the area in the early hours. Please make sure all doors and windows are locked and security devices switched on. North Wales Police are...

Abuse of Position Fraud / Twyll Camddefnyddio Statws.

🚨 Trusted family members, friends, and carers stole £51M from pensioners during the 2025/26 financial year. ℹ️ Find out more about how to protect yourself and others from fraud by Abuse of Position by reading this article : https://www.reportfraud...

🚨 BE CYBER STRONG – Beware of unexpected scam calls / BYDDWCH YN SEIBER GADARN – Gwyliwch allan am alwadau twyll annisgwyl 🚨

We are warning the public following two recent reports where elderly victims were targeted by convincing fraudsters.The victims were told not to trust their banks and were persuaded to try to withdraw large sums of money having been instructed to the...

🚨 BE CYBER STRONG – Beware of Police Impersonation Scam / BYDDWCH YN SEIBER-GADARN - Gwyliwch allan am Sgamiau Dynwared yr Heddlu 🚨

We've received reports of fraudsters impersonating Metropolitan Police officers and claiming to be investigating victims' cryptocurrency accounts. In a recent incident, the fraudster claimed to be a Detective Chief Inspector from the Met Police mak...

Johnstown Events

Hi, Here's a reminder to what's going on next week in Johnstown. Police information and advice and Communtiy Agent Michelle Wynne to Signpost any issues . WEDNESDAY MORNING - BOCCIA ( Sit down Bowls) Held in Heol Kenyon Community Centre 10-1...

Vehicle crime in your area!

Good afternoon Resident, North Wales Police have received a number of reports of vehicle interference in the Cymau area in recent days. In each incident, it appears the offender has gained entry to the car/van by opening the door and rummagin...

PCC Dunbobbin launches new podcast to bring policing closer to North Wales residents

Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for North Wales Andy Dunbobbin has launched a new monthly podcast that aims to bring policing closer to the residents of North Wales. The podcast entitled ‘North Wales Matters with Andy Dunbobbin’ will focus on the...

⚠️ RETAIL FRAUD ALERT: PREPAID CARD TOP-UP SCAM / RHYBUDD TWYLL MANWERTHU: SGÂM YCHWANEGIADAU CARDIAU RHAGDALUEDIG ⚠️

Retailers are being warned about an ongoing fraud targeting businesses that sell or process prepaid card top-ups and prepaid card barcodes. Suspects may request multiple card top-ups and deliberately confuse the cashier during the transaction. Thro...

Anglesey residents urged to book place at PCC and NWP public surgery

Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales (PCC), Andy Dunbobbin, is holding an advice surgery at the Benllech Community & Ex-Servicemen’s Hall where he will be joined by representatives from North Wales Police to help address any policing con...

⚠️ Be Cyber Strong - Beware of "Just Pay Delivery" Jewellery Scams / Byddwch yn Seiber Gadarn - Byddwch yn Wyliadwrus o Sgamiau Gemwaith "Talu am Gostau Postio Unig" ⚠️

North Wales Police Economic Crime Unit is warning the public about online advertisements offering "free" luxury jewellery, where customers are asked to pay only for postage or processing fees (typically £15 to £30+). These adverts are commonly seen...

Theft of Tools from Work Vans

We have seen an increase in the theft of tools from Vans in the Meirionnydd area over the past week. Opportunistic thieves target unlocked work vans in seconds stay safe, lock up and secure your gear before you start the job. I appreciate it is im...

Ransomware / Meddalwedd Pridwerth.

⚠️ If you are a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) and experience a ransomware attack then you can report it to the police and get support by calling 0300 123 2040.This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and gives you access to a ...

🌟 Partners team up to offer online safety advice for parents this summer / Partneriaid yn cydweithio’r haf yma er mwyn cynnig cyngor diogelwch ar-lein ar gyfer rhieni. 🌟

With the school summer holidays fast approaching we teamed up with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales and Get Safe Online to share advice and guidance to help parents to guide youngsters to use the internet safely, secure...

🚨 Investment Fraud Alert / Rhybudd Twyll Buddsoddi 🚨

New figures from the City of London Police reveal that UK victims lost a staggering £879.8 million to investment fraud in 2025 - equivalent to £2.4 million every day or £1,675 every minute. 📈 More than 34,600 reports were made last year, a 31% inc...

🚨 BE CYBER STRONG – Paws for Thought Before Buying a Pet Online / BYDDWCH YN SEIBER GADARN – Ystyriwch yn Ofalus Cyn Prynu Anifail Anwes Ar-lein 🐾

We have received reports in North Wales of fraudsters posting ads for non-existent puppies for sale online, leaving victims out of pocket. Recently, a victim in North Wales responded to a puppy advert on TikTok and was moved onto WhatsApp to discus...

🚨 WARNING: FCA Impersonation Scams / RHYBUDD: Sgamiau Dynwared yr Awdurdod Ymddygiad Ariannol (FCA) 🚨

Fraudsters are increasingly contacting members of the public claiming to be from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). They may say that your money is at risk, offer to recover lost investments, or pressure you into making payments or sharing person...

Johnstown Events This Week

Hi Heres a reminder of whats going on this week: Come and Have a go at Botcha which is sit down bowls. Free Entry and Free Cuppa Come and Chat to your local PCSO and Community Agent Michelle Wynne for Rhos and Johnstown ALSO News and Brews th...

🚨 Fraud Alert / Rhybudd Twyll 🚨

Report Fraud have issued a warning, urging online shoppers to stay vigilant for any unusual activity on their online accounts. This follows a rise in reports of criminals gaining access to accounts and then purchasing high-value items for themselves....

⚠️Courier Fraud / Twyll Cludwyr ⚠️

We have recently seen an increase in reports of Courier Fraud across North Wales. Criminals stole over £21 million from Courier Fraud victims across England and Wales in 2025 with a £118,940 in losses being reported in North Wales. ℹ️ Banks or the Po...

Pen Llŷn residents urged to book place at PCC and NWP public surgery

North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Andy Dunbobbin and North Wales Police are holding an advice surgery at Y Ganolfan, Nefyn for residents of the town and wider Llŷn Peninsular from 13:00pm – 15:00pm on the 21 July.This event is an essent...

Be Cyber Strong, Firmly Say No, Hang up on the Scammer / Byddwch yn Seiber Gadarn, Dywedwch Na a Rhowch y Ffôn i Lawr ar y Scamwyr.

We’ve received recent reports of members of the public in North Wales receiving phone calls from someone claiming to be from the bank’s fraud squad. The call recipients have been told that the Bank have identified that Fraudsters are about to targe...

Community Events This Week

Good Morning , Please see our community events this week. WEDNESDAY 3RD JUNE - HEOL KENYON COMMUNITY CENTRE - Heol Kenyon , Johnstown. 10-11:30AM New this month ! Come and join us for fun, inclusive Boccia Session ( sit down bowls) with Rhos/P...

🚨 SIM SWAP SCAM : Is Your Phone Suddenly Offline? / Scam Twyll Cyfnewid SIM: A yw eich ffôn wedi mynd all-lein yn sydyn? 🚨

If your phone suddenly shows "No Service" or "Emergency Calls Only" while you’re in a known signal area, you could be the target of a SIM Swap Scam. How it works: 1. The Theft: Scammers gather your personal information (name, DOB, address) through ...

Romance Fraud / Twyll Rhamant.

⚠️ 10,784 people reported being victims of romance fraud in 2025. Their losses totalled over £102M. A 105 reports were made in North Wales alone, leading to £426,999 in losses. 🚨Talking to somebody new online? ℹ️Stay on the dating website or app...

Investment Fraud / Twyll Buddsoddi.

If you’ve already been a victim of fraud, or if you’ve recently lost money to a scam, you might think the worst is over. Unfortunately, scammers may target you again by posing as “recovery agents.” These criminals may contact you pretending to be:...