News

Scam warning after local computer user is targeted

Published

10 years ago

October 27, 2016

scam PEMBROKESHIRE County Council’s Public Protection Trading Standards team has been alerted to another computer scam.

A resident from the Fishguard area recently received a pop up message alleging to be from Microsoft, instructing her not to use her computer because it had a Trojan – a computer virus.

She rang the phone number given and was told she needed a new firewall at a cost of £350, which she paid for.

However, while she was on the phone to the hacker, they accessed her laptop and she noticed her credit card details showing up on the screen.

At that point, the resident ended the phone call and contacted her credit card company to alert them to potentially fraudulent activity.

“Fortunately, no further funds were taken from her account, but it could have been a very different story,” said Cllr Huw George, Cabinet Member for Environmental and Regulatory Services.

He continued: “What this lady experienced is known as phishing – the fraudulent practice of sending emails or messages purporting to be from a legitimate source to induce people to reveal personal information.

“The message may require you to confirm your personal details and provide a link which may take you to a convincing fake website.

“Once you enter your details, the scammer will have access to your bank or Paypal account. Legitimate banks will not ask you to click on a link.”

Cllr George recommended seeking advice as soon as possible if you think you’ve been the victim of a scam.

“It can – and does – happen to literally anyone,” he said. “If you think you’ve been scammed, then ask advice from a friend, or a member of your family, or contact Trading Standards at Pembrokeshire County Council on 01437 764551 who will be happy to help.”

TOP TIPS

Ensure you have up-to- date antivirus software.
Set up a junk mail filter to stop unwanted emails.
Don’t follow links to get to an official website unless you trust the sender.
Make sure your payments online are secure, look for the padlock symbol in the address bar.
If you do not wish to enter your phone number on a website, consider using a scheme called Truecall 38 which enables you to avoid giving your phone number online.
Be wary of copycat websites, which charge for services that are actually free.

Community

Milford Haven Sea Cadets celebrate offshore voyage success

Published

9 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

SIX CADETS from Milford Haven Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets have completed a challenging week-long offshore voyage aboard T.S. John Jerwood.

The cadets took to the water for a demanding but enjoyable week, gaining a number of qualifications despite difficult weather conditions.

The unit congratulated all six cadets on their achievements and thanked the Sea Cadet Offshore team for making the voyage possible.

A spokesperson said: “Voyages like this are only made possible by the brilliant Sea Cadet Offshore team. Thank you for the amazing work you do to allow this amazing opportunity to be possible.

“BZ all!”

The Milford Haven unit also thanked West Wales District Sea Cadets, South West Area Sea Cadets, Sea Cadets Offshore, South West Area Senior Staff Officer, and RFCA for Wales for their support.

News

Nearly 100 attend Big Green Service at St Davids Cathedral

Published

11 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

COMMUNITY EVENT CELEBRATES FAITH, NATURE AND ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE

NEARLY 100 people gathered at St Davids Cathedral for the Big Green Service, a celebration of faith, community action and care for the natural world.

The service brought together worshippers, local churches and chapels, members of the Cathedral congregation, and visitors from across the world.

Those taking part included EcoDewi, Erw Dewi, Hope Worship Band, the Cathedral Choristers, Canon Sheridan, Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi, Mamgu Welshcakes, the refreshments team, Cathedral staff and volunteers.

Visitors also attended from California, Philadelphia, Belgium, Malaysia and Patagonia.

Organisers said the event was a reminder to be grateful for the planet and to continue working together to protect it for future generations.

Community

Tenby 10k raises more than £20,000 for Paul Sartori

Published

12 hours ago

June 8, 2026

Tom Sinclair

A POPULAR Tenby road race has raised more than £20,000 for Paul Sartori Hospice at Home.

Runners and sponsors taking part in last year’s Tenby 10k raised £20,559.07 for the Pembrokeshire charity, which provides hospice care to people in their own homes.

The race, organised by Waterfront Community Runners, took place in October 2025 and was well supported by locals and visitors, who lined the route through the town to cheer on competitors.

Laura Hugman, Chief Executive of Paul Sartori, has now received the cheque, presented by a selection of those who took part in the event.

This year’s Tenby 10k will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, on a closed-road, two-lap course through the centre of Tenby.

More than 400 runners have already signed up, with entries now past 40 per cent capacity and organisers expecting the event to sell out again.

Anyone wishing to take part can enter at www.waterfrontcommunityrunners.co.uk.

All proceeds from this year’s race will again be donated to the Paul Sartori Foundation.

Caption:

Laura Hugman, Chief Executive of Paul Sartori, receives the cheque from Tenby 10k runners and organisers.