Officers from Trading Standards and Police Scotland were out in Aberchirder yesterday morning providing members of the Men’s Shed and members of the public with advice about cybercrime and online scams. This is part of the ongoing series of joint visits to Men’s Sheds in Aberdeenshire, all to raise awareness of scams and fraud. (photo attached)

Bob McKinney,

Enforcement Officer

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