Claire Walden
Government figures show that cybercrime and fraud cost the UK £27 billion a year. Crimesfacilitated online have become the most commonly reported crime over recent years. Wewill look at trends nationally and more locally, the types of criminals committing these offencesand the police response. The focus will be on the key actions you can take to protect yourself from becoming a victim to cybercrimes, as well as who to contact in the unfortunateevent you are targeted. Claire Walden is part of Cyber Protect, Thames Valley Police. After many years in teaching, Claire joined the Southeast Regional Organised Crime Unit in 2022 as the Cyber CrimePartnerships and Outreach Coordinator, delivering training to many partner organisationsand parent groups. Having completed several training courses in Cyber Security, shethenmoved to the Cyber Protect team in January 2025, focusing on the Thames Valley Policearea.
We shall no longer be meeting at the Desborough Bowling Club as our numbers are causing problems for their bowling members. Instead, we shall be meeting at the Methodist church at the top of the High Street, next to the statue of the Boy and the Boat. The nearest bus stop is Stop FA in Frascati Way, a few minutes’ walk from the church. There are a number of car parks within a short walking distance including Odeon, Hines Meadow and West Street. Please aim to arrive between 2.00 and 2.15pm.
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