A new campaign has been launched in North Wales to protect residents from online threats this Christmas.

The 'Safe Online Christmas' campaign is a joint effort by Get Safe Online, North Wales Police, and the North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).

The initiative aims to help people enjoy a secure online experience during the festive season.

Get Safe Online, a service commissioned by the police and crime commissioner and the police force provides useful information and advice to the people of North Wales.

Tony Neate, CEO at Get Safe Online, said: "Don’t give a cyber criminal a happy New Year.

"Read our simple, easy-to-follow advice on protecting yourself, your family, finances and devices online to have a safe, secure and confident experience this Christmas.

"Our tips are easy and could make the difference between being safe, or not, online this December."

The campaign aims to raise awareness about the increased risk of online scams during the festive season when people are often distracted and fraudsters are more active.

The PCC for North Wales, Andy Dunbobbin, said: "Christmas is a time where we should enjoy spending time with our loved ones, not worrying about whether presents we have ordered online will arrive, whether we have been scammed, or if our family members are accessing negative content on the internet.

"We have enough to think about, without worrying about all that.

"This is why, as police and crime commissioner for North Wales, I am urging people to follow these simple steps from Get Safe Online, which will hopefully help all of us to stay safe during the festive season."

Detective Constable Roheryn Evans from North Wales Police’s cyber crime team added: "Christmas and New Year are full of festive cheer for fraudsters and online criminals, who will look to exploit those who are searching for last minute deals online, by making the deal look fantastic.

"If it looks too good to be true, it probably is."

The campaign provides a list of top tips for staying safe online this Christmas, including advice on online purchases, delivery scams, and safeguarding devices.

It also warns against using public Wi-Fi for confidential activities and oversharing on social media.

For further tips and advice, residents are encouraged to visit the Get Safe Online website.