Ifor Williams missing again (triple axle) - Mark it and it might come back

Dear All,
Rural Watch Stratford Area:  Theft of trailer from rural premises in Evesham Road, Dodwell INC 311 of 17 March
Please can we make you aware that sometime between 10am and 5pm on 17 March offenders stole a 3.5 ton triple axle Ifor Williams trailer from a field at a rural premises in Evesham Road, Dodwell.
The offenders cropped the clamp and the hitchlock from the trailer.
There have been a number of thefts of batteries from tractors in rural areas of Warwickshire. Please could we ask you to mark your batteries so that they are identifiable, perhaps with a postcode or a farm name etc. We may be able to recover some of the batteries and if we catch offenders with them, we have a better chance of obtaining a conviction. Thankyou.
Kind Regards,
SOUTHAM FARM WATCH
Southam Police Station
High Street
Southam
Tel : 01926 415000
Email : southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk

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No one asks for your PIN, except a crook

Dear All,
The below incident is something to be aware of.
This is a Community Message from Aylesbury Watch Office on Monday 28 March 2011.
In the last week, four thefts of purses have been reported in the Aylesbury Vale area. On at least two occasions the offender has telephoned the victim, claiming to be from their bank, regarding the theft of their cards. He has then requested that they confirm their details and pin number. Money has then been withdrawn from the account. The victims have stated that the offender sounded very plausible and genuinely believe him to be from their bank
These offences have occurred in the Buckingham and Winslow area but it is worth reminding everyone about keeping their wallets / purses safe when out and about in the Aylesbury Vale area. Make sure purses are in a zipped bag and that access cannot be gained to the purse from anyone walking behind you. Do not leave property unattended in handbags and do not leave handbags in shopping trolley whilst you are getting items from the shelves. Do not have your wallet in an accessible back pocket, where it could easily be lifted by someone ‘bumping into you’.
NEVER give your pin number out to anyone, including anyone ‘claiming’ to be from your bank. Your bank will never ask you for your pin number over the phone.
Police are following a number of lines of enquiries in relation to these offences.
Police would also like to hear from anyone that might have been victim of a similar crime that has not reported it yet.
Kind Regards,
SOUTHAM FARM WATCH
Southam Police Station
High Street
Southam
Tel : 01926 415000
Email : southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk





In 2009 –10, 45 members of organised crime groups were identified and charged, three times higher than our force target.
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Spate of Metal Thefts - The church & school could be targets, please be vigilant

Dear All,
I would like to make you aware that there has been a series of metal thefts across the rural villages of Daventry and last weekend Overstone Parish Church had £4,000 of lead stolen from their roof
This crime was clearly planned but generally metal thefts are mostly opportunistic. We ask that if anyone sees persons scouting for scrap or driving around slowly in vans pick ups and tippers to give us a call on 01926 415000 ideally with the registration number and a description of persons involved.
Clearly not all scrap metal collectors are criminals but if you can assist us in building a picture of these offenders we will have a better chance of catching those who help themselves.
Kind Regards,
SOUTHAM FARM WATCH
Southam Police Station
High Street
Southam
Tel : 01926 415000
Email : southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk





In 2010 a new road safety strategy was launched to deliver more protection to road users throughout the county, by robustly dealing with those who pose the greatest risk of harm.
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The 2011 National Census - Check ID - Beware of scams

Dear All,
The 2011 National Census took place on Sunday 27 March and people will now be returning their completed questionnaires to the census office.
We are aware that the census may give potential distraction burglars or rogue traders an opportunity to target vulnerable people in our communities. To help prevent this, please take note of the following information and, if possible, pass it on to family, friends and neighbours:

• If you have completed and returned your questionnaire promptly (ie before 6 April), you will not be contacted by census field staff.
• All census staff will carry an ID card with a photo, logo and hologram, which they should automatically show to you. They may ask for name and number of residents, but they will not ask for specific details (like credit card or bank/building society details, etc – never disclose these).
• If you forget to complete your form, a census collector will call to request that it is completed. Make sure you check their identity and photo to ensure they are valid. Always use a door chain when opening the door.
• Our main advice about preventing distraction burglary still applies – if you’re not sure, don’t open the door. Telephone the census helpline on 0300 0201 101 to check the identity of the census collector.
• If you wish, you can request a pre-arranged appointment with a collector, via the census helpline number.

If you have any reason to suspect a caller is not genuine, call Warwickshire Police on 01926 415000, giving us as much information as you can.
For further information about the census, check online at www.census.gov.uk
Kind Regards,
SOUTHAM FARM WATCH
Southam Police Station
High Street
Southam
Tel : 01926 415000
Email : southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk




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Drive resurfacing - Special Offer

I have a report that an elderly householder in Northend was recently offered a drive job by a very smartly dressed man in a very smart van and an Irish accent.


Of course the offer was refused but please spread the word and try to take the VRN of any vehicle apparently involved with cold calling.

Block Nuisance Telephone Calls

From a local coordinator

I receive three or four of these calls per week and my feeling is that they are likely to increase.  I have heard of some people receiving three or four per day. These can be stopped and below is a web link to Amazon advertising various types of call blockers.

I have the CPR version and I can say that it works.  Since installation I have received just one nuisance call and there is nothing as therapeutic as pressing the ‘block now’ button and cutting the uninvited caller/pest off in mid-stream; at last I now have control. That number is now permanently blocked along with hundreds of others which have been pre-programmed in.

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Trading Standards Update 20/03/2011 - Latest Scams in Warwickshire

The email alert system is seeking new members.
If you know of any individual/organisation/group/business that would be interested in joining the email alert community, please pass on my details (below) to them.
Thank you

29/03/2011 British Gas Refund Notification
Consumers are warned to beware of a email which falsely claims to offer a refund on £732.80 on your gas bill. The email is a crude attempt at identity theft and requests information including: a legible, colour, digital photograph of your government-issued ID (e.g driver`s permit or passport), your name and address and driver's license number. You are asked to fax this information.

As with all scam email, never respond to them or reveal any personal or financial details about yourself. The criminal gangs who collect this information use it to steal your identity, enabling them to open bank accounts in your name and take out loans and mortgages or claim benefits. Consumers are also reminded that normal email is not secure.

For more information on scams and rogue traders, please visit our website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/latestscams

29/03/2011 Government 'Debt Order Settlement'
Warwickshire Trading Standards has received complaints about spam txts. The latest offers recipients the opportunity to 'wipe off' their debts using a 'Debt Settlement Order'. Consumer are advised that this is believed to be a mass marketing approach from debt management companies. Consumers with debt issues can obtain free and independent advice from their local Citizens Advice Bureau. Further information is also available at: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/stoploansharks

Responding to unsolicited email and text messages is likely to lead to you receiving more.

For more information on scams and rogue traders, please visit our website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/latestscams

29/03/2011 Unsolicited Phone Calls
A local Neighbourhood Watch has reported to the service that three people in their area received unexpected phone calls from someone asking for personal and financial information. The caller appeared to know the name of the residents and then proceeded to ask for their dates of birth and following that, bank details. Trading Standards urge consumers never to reveal personal or financial details to unsolicited (unexpected) callers.

For more information on scams and rogue traders, please visit our website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/latestscams

17/03/2011 Kenilworth Tarmac/Paving Gang

Local residents are warned that rogue traders have been operating door to door in the Kenilworth area offering block paving work and tarmac work. They are using false names and addresses or accommodation addresses to give the impression they are based locally or within the county. Residents are urged not to agree to work from the first person who comes to your door, but rather to shop around, consider local traders and where possible go on recommendation. Keep your door closed to rogue traders.

For more advice, visit our website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/doorstep

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• The email alert system is designed to work as a two way communications system. Therefore, if you have any information you wish to provide to Warwickshire Trading Standards Service, either for our information, or to appear in future email alerts, please email me.
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Simon Cripwell
Senior Information Officer
Trading Standards Service
Environment and Economy Directorate
Warwickshire County Council
tel. 01926 414039
mob. 07771 975570
email. simoncripwell@warwickshire.gov.uk
web. www.warwickshire.gov.uk
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Some Information about Census Colliction

Identifying census field staff
Census field staff will always carry their photo ID, bearing the 2011 Census and ONS logos, and they should automatically show it to residents.

The primary aim of the Census field staff is to take a completed census questionnaire away
with them. Bank account details, passwords or credit card details will not be asked for.

Collectors should never enter the household unless they are asked to do so. Collectors may
need to make several visits to the same address to make sure a questionnaire is returned.

Collecting from residential households (21 March –6 May) Collectors will be working at different times of the day and evening, seven days a week.
Most of the collectors start on 6 April, but we also have some early collectors who will be
visiting communities where extra assistance may be required in advance, such as translated
guidance. The majority of collectors will be working by themselves.

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Trading Standards Alert - Dodgy Drive Merchants in the area

22/03/2011

Urgent Rogue Trader Warning

The Trading Standards Service are issuing another urgent warning to residents living in Cubbington, Lillington and Kenilworth to beware of a gang of rogue traders operating in these areas. The rogue traders are door knocking, leafleting and fly posting offering tarmac, block paving and home maintenance work. The service are dealing with a number of complaints from elderly and vulnerable people who have fallen victim.

The service has carried out a leaflet drop in some of the affected areas and it is attached for your information/further distribution.

* The email alert system is designed to work as a two way communications system. Therefore, if you have any information you wish to provide to Warwickshire Trading Standards Service, either for our information, or to appear in future email alerts, please email me.

Simon Cripwell
Senior Information Officer
Trading Standards Service
Environment and Economy Directorate
Warwickshire County Council
tel. 01926 414039
mob. 07771 975570
email. simoncripwell@warwickshire.gov.uk
web. http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/

Poster if requiredhttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/15092849/SDNHWA/110322%20Rogue%20Trader%20Warning%20Notice.pdf