'Stop ruining people's lives' says the Cheltenham woman conned out of £135,000

A pensioner from Cheltenham has told ITV News she feels totally "violated" after her computer was hacked and £135,000 was stolen from her bank accounts.

A con-man called the 74-year-old claiming he worked for BT but then, using remote access, managed to drain her life savings.

The woman wants to keep her identity a secret as she worried she might fall victim to scammers again.

Police say internet crimes like this is one is becoming more common.

Action Fraudis the national police website for advice on how to avoid being targeted and what to do if you think you have been scammed.