22 December 2010 12:21
PUBLISHED ON BEHALF OF WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE
http://onlinenews.warwickshire.police.uk/wpnews_pressrelease/volunteer-4x4-owners-urgently-required--can-you-help/12986
Thursday, 23 December 2010
Monday, 20 December 2010
Trading Standards Email Alert Monday 20th December 2010
20/12/2010 Phishing Scams
A phishing email has been brought to our attention. Phishing emails are sent by criminal gangs who attempt to impersonate legitimate companies. The emails they send always ask the recipient to click on a link and visit a bogus website to input personal or financial information. This is then taken and used fraudulently.
The email in this case falsely purports to come from paypal and encourages the recipient to 'dispute' the payment of subscription by clicking on a link in the email and visiting what will turn out to be a bogus website.
For more information on phishing scams visit our website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards
20/12/2010 Bogus Letters
Residents are warned to not respond in any way to bogus letters, received by some Warwickshire residents, that may have originated in China. The letters claim that the recipients have the same surname as an individual who has an estate worth millions and in order to remove the funds from the country, the sender is willing to spilt the funds! This is an old but elaborate hoax and those that do contact the sender will only be asked for money to help with the 'transfer' of the non existent funds.
For more information on scam letters visit our website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards
A phishing email has been brought to our attention. Phishing emails are sent by criminal gangs who attempt to impersonate legitimate companies. The emails they send always ask the recipient to click on a link and visit a bogus website to input personal or financial information. This is then taken and used fraudulently.
The email in this case falsely purports to come from paypal and encourages the recipient to 'dispute' the payment of subscription by clicking on a link in the email and visiting what will turn out to be a bogus website.
For more information on phishing scams visit our website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards
20/12/2010 Bogus Letters
Residents are warned to not respond in any way to bogus letters, received by some Warwickshire residents, that may have originated in China. The letters claim that the recipients have the same surname as an individual who has an estate worth millions and in order to remove the funds from the country, the sender is willing to spilt the funds! This is an old but elaborate hoax and those that do contact the sender will only be asked for money to help with the 'transfer' of the non existent funds.
For more information on scam letters visit our website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards
Thursday, 16 December 2010
Missing collie - Napton area
A black smooth coated collie dog - who answers to Mick went missing late last night from Eydon Pyke Farm, Napton. He is an excellent working dog and is also very good natured.
If you have any information about the dog can you please contact Southam Police.
If you have any information about this incident please e-mail 'southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk' or please ring 01926 415000 and ask for the Communications Centre. Please tell them that you are ringing in in response to a message
or call Crime Stoppers 0800 555111
SOUTHAM FARM WATCH
Southam Police Station
High Street
Southam
Tel : 01926 415000
Email : southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
If you have any information about the dog can you please contact Southam Police.
If you have any information about this incident please e-mail 'southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk' or please ring 01926 415000 and ask for the Communications Centre. Please tell them that you are ringing in in response to a message
or call Crime Stoppers 0800 555111
SOUTHAM FARM WATCH
Southam Police Station
High Street
Southam
Tel : 01926 415000
Email : southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
Warwickshire Trading Standards Email Alert Thursday 16th December 2010
16/12/2010 Artists Work Worth Not a Lot!Warwickshire residents are warned to beware of door to door sales people selling paintings in the Dunchurch area and across the County. The sellers say they are Israeli art students and claim they have produced the paintings themselves and are selling them to householders to raise money for their tuition fees. The paintings are being sold for several hundred pounds each but it appears these are not students at all and the paintings are mass produced in China and are worth a few pounds. It is reported that a Dunchurch area resident paid £350 for a painting. This scam is reported to be happening across Coventry and Warwickshire.
16/12/2010 Loan Scam
Residents have reported receiving unexpected phone calls from a man claiming they were £1000 in debt with a Tesco loan. The recipients did not have a loan with Tescos or any other business and put the phone down. The callers number was recorded (an 0843 no.) and it appears to be related to a number of cold calling and automated message phone calls that other residents have been complaining about in recent months. These calls seem to originate from outside the UK and relate to paying off debt or other marketing/survey/sales information. It is understood that these calls are not in any way linked to Tescos.
Recipients of such calls are advised to put the phone down immediately and never to divulge any personal or financial information.
For more information on scams and rogue traders, visit our webite: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards
16/12/2010 Loan Scam
Residents have reported receiving unexpected phone calls from a man claiming they were £1000 in debt with a Tesco loan. The recipients did not have a loan with Tescos or any other business and put the phone down. The callers number was recorded (an 0843 no.) and it appears to be related to a number of cold calling and automated message phone calls that other residents have been complaining about in recent months. These calls seem to originate from outside the UK and relate to paying off debt or other marketing/survey/sales information. It is understood that these calls are not in any way linked to Tescos.
Recipients of such calls are advised to put the phone down immediately and never to divulge any personal or financial information.
For more information on scams and rogue traders, visit our webite: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards
Monday, 13 December 2010
Help VASA to help others
The Loft Recycling Project helps people in need fnd affordable furnishing for accommodation found for them across the District.
The project is in urgent need of donations of furniture and white goods in good, clean working order to pass on to people in the community who simply cannot afford new items.
The items we require are fridges, freezers, single and double divan beds, sofas, chests of drawers, small ward-robes. The items need to be clean with fire tags attached where appropriate
We are able to collect so if you have any suitable items please contact
Grazyna on 01789 298115 or e-mail grazyna.hominiecmeek@vasa.org.uk
The project is in urgent need of donations of furniture and white goods in good, clean working order to pass on to people in the community who simply cannot afford new items.
The items we require are fridges, freezers, single and double divan beds, sofas, chests of drawers, small ward-robes. The items need to be clean with fire tags attached where appropriate
We are able to collect so if you have any suitable items please contact
Grazyna on 01789 298115 or e-mail grazyna.hominiecmeek@vasa.org.uk
Local Burglaries - Priors Hardwick, Bishops Itchington & Long Itchington
WARWICKSHIRE POLICE WATCH SCHEMES Warwickshire Police - 01926 684286 Fax - 01926 684039 Email watch@warwickshire.police.uk MESSAGE .................NHW SA Burglaries at homes in Priors Hardwick, Bishops Itchington & Long Itchington INC 267 of 1 December
Please be aware of the following burglaries which have occurred in your area over recent days.
Between 10.30am and 4.30pm on 1 December offenders entered a detached home in Boddington Road, Priors Hardwick, carried out an untidy search of the premises and then stole several items.
Between 7.30am and 4.45pm on the same date offenders entered a wooden outhouse at a home in Gaydon Road, Bishops Itchington after removing a clip. Once inside, the offenders stole 15 transaxle units for a Hillman Imp vehicle.
At some point between 8pm on 3 and 12.25pm on 7 December offenders entered a house used for storage at a premises in Snowford Hill, Long Itchington by forcing open a rear door. Once inside, the offenders stole tools and lawnmowers.
If you have information that you believe may be connected to any of these incidents please contact Southam Police quoting incident number 267 of 1 December. Thankyou.
Julie Dale
Watch Co-ordinator
Community ProtectionTo report crime or pass on any other information about this message ring 01926 415000. Quote the incident number if known. PREVENT CAR CRIME - DO NOT LEAVE PROPERTY IN YOUR CAR or CAR BOOT PREVENT BURGLARY - DO NOT LEAVE DOORS and WINDOWS OPEN
Please be aware of the following burglaries which have occurred in your area over recent days.
Between 10.30am and 4.30pm on 1 December offenders entered a detached home in Boddington Road, Priors Hardwick, carried out an untidy search of the premises and then stole several items.
Between 7.30am and 4.45pm on the same date offenders entered a wooden outhouse at a home in Gaydon Road, Bishops Itchington after removing a clip. Once inside, the offenders stole 15 transaxle units for a Hillman Imp vehicle.
At some point between 8pm on 3 and 12.25pm on 7 December offenders entered a house used for storage at a premises in Snowford Hill, Long Itchington by forcing open a rear door. Once inside, the offenders stole tools and lawnmowers.
If you have information that you believe may be connected to any of these incidents please contact Southam Police quoting incident number 267 of 1 December. Thankyou.
Julie Dale
Watch Co-ordinator
Community ProtectionTo report crime or pass on any other information about this message ring 01926 415000. Quote the incident number if known. PREVENT CAR CRIME - DO NOT LEAVE PROPERTY IN YOUR CAR or CAR BOOT PREVENT BURGLARY - DO NOT LEAVE DOORS and WINDOWS OPEN
Saturday, 11 December 2010
Latest from the SNTs
Southam
http://www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/your-neighbourhood/stratford-district/southam/newsletter/copy12_of_southam-safer-neighbourhood-teams-safety-update-17-september-2010/
Southam & Feldon Community Forum, Wednesday December 15, 2010
Pre-Christmas advice from Warwickshire Police includes:
*Do not leave gifts unattended in your car when shopping
*Do not hide your Christmas presents in your car, garden shed or in the garage where a burglar can easily break in and steal them
*Don't let someone else enjoy Christmas at your expense, please keep Christmas presents out of view of opportunist burglars until Christmas morning - it is not just the children you need to hide the presents from
*Your Christmas tree looks lovely in the window with it’s twinkling lights. But leaving the curtains open enables burglars to look inside your house to see what there is to steal. Keep the curtains closed at night time
*If you go out remember to leave some lights on to give the impression that someone is at home. Invest in a timer switch so that lights come on and off at different times to deter thieves and save energy
*Leave a radio, tuned to a talk station, playing when you go out. A burglar is less likely to break in if they can hear voices inside.
Wellesbourne
http://www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/your-neighbourhood/stratford-district/Wellesbourne/newsletter/wellesbourne-snt-newsletter-10-december-2010/
Warwickshire-wide robust anti drink driving campaign throughout December.
http://www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/your-neighbourhood/stratford-district/southam/newsletter/copy12_of_southam-safer-neighbourhood-teams-safety-update-17-september-2010/
Southam & Feldon Community Forum, Wednesday December 15, 2010
Pre-Christmas advice from Warwickshire Police includes:
*Do not leave gifts unattended in your car when shopping
*Do not hide your Christmas presents in your car, garden shed or in the garage where a burglar can easily break in and steal them
*Don't let someone else enjoy Christmas at your expense, please keep Christmas presents out of view of opportunist burglars until Christmas morning - it is not just the children you need to hide the presents from
*Your Christmas tree looks lovely in the window with it’s twinkling lights. But leaving the curtains open enables burglars to look inside your house to see what there is to steal. Keep the curtains closed at night time
*If you go out remember to leave some lights on to give the impression that someone is at home. Invest in a timer switch so that lights come on and off at different times to deter thieves and save energy
*Leave a radio, tuned to a talk station, playing when you go out. A burglar is less likely to break in if they can hear voices inside.
Wellesbourne
http://www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/your-neighbourhood/stratford-district/Wellesbourne/newsletter/wellesbourne-snt-newsletter-10-december-2010/
Warwickshire-wide robust anti drink driving campaign throughout December.
Tuesday, 7 December 2010
Rural Theft
Between 2pm on Sunday 5th December and 12 midday on Tuesday 7th Decemebr2010, thieves broke into an unoccupied house in the Snowford Hill area of Long Itchington. Various items were stolen including a Hayter Lawnmower and Stihl Strimmer.
If you saw anything suspicious during this period or have been offered either of the items listed above, please contact Southam Police quoting Incident Number 137 - 07.12.10.
Crime Prevention advice:
Perimeter - Keep your hedges, fences and gates in good repair. Ditches form a natural barrier. Fit gates with capping hinges so they cannot be removed easily. Consider perimeter detection systems.
Tools/Machinery - Record the make and serial number of items. Mark or stamp easily removed items with your postcode, followed by the first two letters of your farm’s name, or other identifying marks. Consider making a secure cage or structure for more valuable items, which should be sited within a secure and alarmed building. Also consider forensic marking products.
Fuel – Ideally locate fuel tanks in an overlooked area away from main roads. Pumps should have locking devices and/or isolator switches. Also consider a fuel tank alarm.
Animal - Check animals regularly. Consider marking your animals in a way which would make them identifiable. Keep photographs of valuable animals.
If you have any information about this incident please e-mail 'southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk' or please ring 01926 415000 and ask for the Communications Centre. Please tell them that you are ringing in in response to a message
or call Crime Stoppers 0800 555111
SOUTHAM FARM WATCH
Southam Police Station
High Street
Southam
Tel : 01926 415000
Email : southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
If you saw anything suspicious during this period or have been offered either of the items listed above, please contact Southam Police quoting Incident Number 137 - 07.12.10.
Crime Prevention advice:
Perimeter - Keep your hedges, fences and gates in good repair. Ditches form a natural barrier. Fit gates with capping hinges so they cannot be removed easily. Consider perimeter detection systems.
Tools/Machinery - Record the make and serial number of items. Mark or stamp easily removed items with your postcode, followed by the first two letters of your farm’s name, or other identifying marks. Consider making a secure cage or structure for more valuable items, which should be sited within a secure and alarmed building. Also consider forensic marking products.
Fuel – Ideally locate fuel tanks in an overlooked area away from main roads. Pumps should have locking devices and/or isolator switches. Also consider a fuel tank alarm.
Animal - Check animals regularly. Consider marking your animals in a way which would make them identifiable. Keep photographs of valuable animals.
If you have any information about this incident please e-mail 'southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk' or please ring 01926 415000 and ask for the Communications Centre. Please tell them that you are ringing in in response to a message
or call Crime Stoppers 0800 555111
SOUTHAM FARM WATCH
Southam Police Station
High Street
Southam
Tel : 01926 415000
Email : southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
Thursday, 2 December 2010
Stay safe at Christmas...
.......and plenty of other advice on personal safety. See list below.
http://www.suzylamplugh.org/personal-safety/personal-safety-tips/
Safety Over the Festive Season
Dating safety leaflet
Safety on the Streets leaflet
Safety on Transport leaflet
Driving Safety leaflet
Holiday Safety leaflet
Student Safety leaflet
Safety on the Internet leaflet
Selling your Property Safely leaflet
Keeping Fit Safely leaflet
Safety When Travelling to & from School leaflet
http://www.suzylamplugh.org/personal-safety/personal-safety-tips/
Safety Over the Festive Season
Dating safety leaflet
Safety on the Streets leaflet
Safety on Transport leaflet
Driving Safety leaflet
Holiday Safety leaflet
Student Safety leaflet
Safety on the Internet leaflet
Selling your Property Safely leaflet
Keeping Fit Safely leaflet
Safety When Travelling to & from School leaflet
Friday, 26 November 2010
Southam/Feldon Community Forum - 15th December
Southam/Feldon Community Forum
Including surrounding villages
Wednesday 15th December 2010
Southam Primary School, St James Road, Southam CV47 0QB
Drop-in surgery 6.30pm,
Community Forum starts at 7.00pm
Community Forums give YOU the opportunity to have YOUR say and keep up to date with what’s happening in YOUR community
Police surgery
If you have a specific concern or problem then come along to the local police surgery from 6.30pm – 7.00pm where you will be able to speak to officers from your local Safer Neighbourhoods Team.
► Fire Service Improvement Plan – find out what is being done!!
► Identify YOUR priorities for local policing
► And Lots More………………..
If you would like to suggest a topic for a Community Forum meeting, or find out more please contact Lizzie Price on 01789 260133 or email stratford@warwickshire.gov.uk
For more information watch your local notice boards or follow this link:
www.warwickshire.gov.uk/communityforums
Thursday, 25 November 2010
Heating for less - If you use oil
Welcome to the HeatingOilForLess (HOFL) scheme.
The majority of the communication is via email as this makes it more practical for me to run the HOFL scheme. I collate all member requirements for a scheduled order date. The most competitive price is then obtained from a choice of 13 local Suppliers with delivery normally the same week.
Payment is made directly to the Supplier (normally following an invoice from them to you following delivery). If you have not been a customer of the chosen supplier before, they reserve the right to request payment prior to or upon delivery and will contact you via phone to arrange. HOFL does not take part in the payment process.
Once I have negotiated the best price I update all HOFL scheme members via email with the negotiated price.
Please spread the word about the scheme to your neighbours and friends – the more who join and use the scheme, the more money can be saved and the greater benefit to the environment with reduced fuel lorries on our roads. There’s a wealth of information about the scheme on the website.
Best wishes
Paul Gallagher
www.heatingoilforless.co.uk/
The majority of the communication is via email as this makes it more practical for me to run the HOFL scheme. I collate all member requirements for a scheduled order date. The most competitive price is then obtained from a choice of 13 local Suppliers with delivery normally the same week.
Payment is made directly to the Supplier (normally following an invoice from them to you following delivery). If you have not been a customer of the chosen supplier before, they reserve the right to request payment prior to or upon delivery and will contact you via phone to arrange. HOFL does not take part in the payment process.
Once I have negotiated the best price I update all HOFL scheme members via email with the negotiated price.
Please spread the word about the scheme to your neighbours and friends – the more who join and use the scheme, the more money can be saved and the greater benefit to the environment with reduced fuel lorries on our roads. There’s a wealth of information about the scheme on the website.
Best wishes
Paul Gallagher
www.heatingoilforless.co.uk/
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
Loan Shark Warning
Tuesday 23rd November 2010
Borrow from loan sharks and you’ll be swimming in dangerous waters – that’s the warning this Christmas as Warwickshire County Council’s Trading Standards Service team up with the Illegal Money Lending Team to raise awareness of the dangers of loan sharks and offer practical help and support to Warwickshire people.
In the run up to Christmas, Trading Standards Officers and members of the Illegal Money Lending Team will be holding advice and information events at shopping centres and supermarkets across the County.
* Sat 27 November 10am to 3pm The Co-op Clemens Street Leamington Spa
* Sat 4 December 10am to 3pm The Clock Towers Shopping Centre Rugby
* Sat 11 December 10am to 3pm Maybird Shopping Park Stratford upon Avon
For more information visit: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/stoploansharks
If you are in debt and need advice follow the link above and then http://www.talkaboutdebt.co.uk/community/blog/uk-best-debt-advice-charities
Remember:
Borrow from loan sharks and you’ll be swimming in dangerous waters – that’s the warning this Christmas as Warwickshire County Council’s Trading Standards Service team up with the Illegal Money Lending Team to raise awareness of the dangers of loan sharks and offer practical help and support to Warwickshire people.
In the run up to Christmas, Trading Standards Officers and members of the Illegal Money Lending Team will be holding advice and information events at shopping centres and supermarkets across the County.
* Sat 27 November 10am to 3pm The Co-op Clemens Street Leamington Spa
* Sat 4 December 10am to 3pm The Clock Towers Shopping Centre Rugby
* Sat 11 December 10am to 3pm Maybird Shopping Park Stratford upon Avon
For more information visit: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/stoploansharks
If you are in debt and need advice follow the link above and then http://www.talkaboutdebt.co.uk/community/blog/uk-best-debt-advice-charities
Remember:
- That loan sharks are acting illegally and the law will be on your side.
- That if you are seriously in debt the sooner you seek help the sooner you can be given help
DO IT NOW
Tuesday, 23 November 2010
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
Cars Keyed 15/11/10
Several cars were keyed in Fenny Compton High Street opposite the school during the early evening of Monday 15th November.
If anyone saw anything suspicious at about this time would they please report it to Southam Police.
Telephone 01926 415000 SNT voice mail ex 4984
Email southam.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
If anyone saw anything suspicious at about this time would they please report it to Southam Police.
Telephone 01926 415000 SNT voice mail ex 4984
Email southam.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
Get Safe Online Week
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Saturday, 13 November 2010
Latest SNT Newsletters
WINTER SCAMS
PERSONAL SAFETY
HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN?
ANTI-BULLYING WEEK
Drink Driver Update
Christmas Shopping Advice
Police and partners offer personal safety advice as nights draw in
Checklist to Get Your Car Ready for the Winter Season
Thursday, 11 November 2010
Wednesday, 10 November 2010
Slow the Traffic with Free Wheelie Bin Stickers
Free Wheelie Bin Stickers for Warwickshire residents
Warwickshire County Council and Warwickshire Police are committed to making our roads as safe as possible.
Sadly many people are hurt on our roads every year - in many cases this is due to inappropriate or excessive speed.
You can now remind people travelling through your community that speeding in not acceptable by displaying our Wheelie Bin stickers on your recycling bins.
For your stickers:
Contact WCC on 01926 418612
Contact WCC on 01926 418612
Or for local delivery email watch@fcvh.org.uk including your full address as they want to know exactly where they will be displayed.
Friday, 5 November 2010
Young Cyclists in Fenny Compton
During these dark evenings several teenagers have been spotted on bikes without any sort of lights, reflectors or reflective clothing.
Parents please be aware that this is extremely hazardous. To avoid the unthinkable, please ensure any young person in your family who rides a bike (just nipping to the shops perhaps, or back from the stables?) has a bike with lights and good reflective clothing or reflective band. A van driver had to find his brakes pretty sharpish recently when he rounded to a corner to find two young ladies zipping through the village without lights or reflectors!
Parents please be aware that this is extremely hazardous. To avoid the unthinkable, please ensure any young person in your family who rides a bike (just nipping to the shops perhaps, or back from the stables?) has a bike with lights and good reflective clothing or reflective band. A van driver had to find his brakes pretty sharpish recently when he rounded to a corner to find two young ladies zipping through the village without lights or reflectors!
Monday, 1 November 2010
Will Aid - Only in November
Solicitors working for nothing. This must be worth a look!
For those you leave behind a will can mean a little less aggravation.
More details
The Will Aid Charities that benefit:
ActionAid, Age UK, British Red Cross, Christian Aid, NSPCC, Save the Children UK, Sightsavers, SCIAF, Trocaire
For those you leave behind a will can mean a little less aggravation.
More details
The Will Aid Charities that benefit:
ActionAid, Age UK, British Red Cross, Christian Aid, NSPCC, Save the Children UK, Sightsavers, SCIAF, Trocaire
Free Tamper Proof Number Plate Screws
Warwickshire Police are offering them free, just fill out this form and send it off.
Application Form
Application Form
Saturday, 30 October 2010
Latest from your Safer Neighbourhood Team
Southam SNT Newsletter
For anyone who thinks that complaining about irresponsible drivers doesn't work.
"High visibility anti social behaviour patrols have been carried out and will continue utilising both marked and unmarked police vehicles. This is in an attempt to kerb anti social behaviour and the use of vehicles in that way. A vehicle was seized from a local youth in Harbury as they were seen using their vehicle in an anti-social manner by a local resident"
Wellesbourne SNT Newsletter
Don't give a thief an early Christmas present.
"Thieves are known to target residential areas on cold and frosty mornings looking for cars where the owner has started the engine to defrost the windscreen and then returned inside, leaving the car unattended."
Advice for Halloween and Bonfire Night in both letters.
For anyone who thinks that complaining about irresponsible drivers doesn't work.
"High visibility anti social behaviour patrols have been carried out and will continue utilising both marked and unmarked police vehicles. This is in an attempt to kerb anti social behaviour and the use of vehicles in that way. A vehicle was seized from a local youth in Harbury as they were seen using their vehicle in an anti-social manner by a local resident"
Wellesbourne SNT Newsletter
Don't give a thief an early Christmas present.
"Thieves are known to target residential areas on cold and frosty mornings looking for cars where the owner has started the engine to defrost the windscreen and then returned inside, leaving the car unattended."
Advice for Halloween and Bonfire Night in both letters.
Friday, 29 October 2010
Temporary Road Closure - C35 Station Road, Fenny Compton Under the bridge
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An alternative route will be signed.
Access to and egress from properties and land adjacent to this length of road, and for pedestrians, will be maintained at all times. The Council regrets any inconvenience that may be caused.
Thursday, 28 October 2010
ADOBE PDF SCAM
Beware of an email that begins:
Suspicions were aroused as there is no mention of payment on the very professional looking linked website.
A quick Google search brought up plenty of warnings about the malware that will infect your computer should you try and download this software.
See:
http://www.scam-detectives.co.uk/blog/2010/02/06/download-and-upgrade-adobe-pdf-2010-version-for-windows-virus-alert/
http://www.pcworld.com/article/188202/adobe_warns_of_pdf_phishing_scam.html
for more info.
REF: INTRODUCING UPGRADED ADOBE ACROBAT 2010
Dear Customers,
Adobe is pleased to announce new version upgrades for Adobe Acrobat 2010.
Dear Customers,
Adobe is pleased to announce new version upgrades for Adobe Acrobat 2010.
A quick Google search brought up plenty of warnings about the malware that will infect your computer should you try and download this software.
See:
http://www.scam-detectives.co.uk/blog/2010/02/06/download-and-upgrade-adobe-pdf-2010-version-for-windows-virus-alert/
http://www.pcworld.com/article/188202/adobe_warns_of_pdf_phishing_scam.html
for more info.
Remember: "If it sounds too good to be true then it probably is."
Tuesday, 26 October 2010
Computer 'Full' - Unsolicited call - A warning from Trading Standards
The Trading Standards Service has received reports that PC users have been contacted by someone claiming to represent Microsoft (by phone unsolicited) to say that their computer is 'full' and to log on to it so the 'problem' can be fixed.
Trading Standards are advising PC users that this is likely to be a scam or similar underhand sales technique, perpetrated by a third party. Microsoft will never make an unsolicited (unexpected call) to fix your computer.
It is possible that these calls are from some one who may want to gain remote access to your PC. Giving access to someone you don't know could lead to your PC becoming infected with viruses and other malware, or your personal or financial information being stolen and used fraudulently. Or you may have software downloaded on to your PC or 'work' done for which you may then be asked for payment.
For more information, please visit our website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards
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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
My normal working days are Monday to Thursday
Trading Standards are advising PC users that this is likely to be a scam or similar underhand sales technique, perpetrated by a third party. Microsoft will never make an unsolicited (unexpected call) to fix your computer.
It is possible that these calls are from some one who may want to gain remote access to your PC. Giving access to someone you don't know could lead to your PC becoming infected with viruses and other malware, or your personal or financial information being stolen and used fraudulently. Or you may have software downloaded on to your PC or 'work' done for which you may then be asked for payment.
- If you do think there is some thing wrong with your PC contact a local repair service and go on recommendation
- For information on how to protect your PC from viruses etc. visit: www.getsafeonline.org
- Never allow anyone you don't know or trust to take control of your PC
- Never download any software on to your PC if you are not certain what it does, where it comes from and that it is safe
- Never give your credit or debit card number to anyone who you receive an unsolicited call from - they could be criminals and could steal your card details.
For more information, please visit our website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards
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- The email alert system is a quick and simple means by which Warwickshire Trading Standards can alert interested individuals, community organisations, businesses, charities and others to the latest Trading Standards issues/scams etc.
- Please feel free to cascade this information to whom ever you feel appropriate (including using the information in your newsletters/websites etc.). Please ignore the Restricted Notice on the bottom of this page - this is automatically generated but is not meant to apply to the information in this email.
- 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.
- To add, amend or remove your details from this email circulation list, again, 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. www.warwickshire.gov.uk
My normal working days are Monday to Thursday
Monday, 25 October 2010
Friday, 22 October 2010
Thursday, 21 October 2010
Speedaware
Are you concerned with speeding motorists in your community?
Do you want to be proactive and tackle the problem as a community?
Then maybe your community would be prepared to volunteer for Speed aware!
Please click on the link below for more information.
Speedaware leaflet
Do you want to be proactive and tackle the problem as a community?
Then maybe your community would be prepared to volunteer for Speed aware!
Please click on the link below for more information.
Speedaware leaflet
Horse found - Arson Attacks & Large Haul of Stolen Tack
Dear All,
thankyou for the responses to yesterday's email about the missing horse. The Horse was found several miles away by the owner.
Our colleagues in South Worcestershire have made us aware that there were a number of arson attackes at isolated barns in the Astwood Bank and Cookhill areas in July and there has now been a further attack at a barn on Bouts Lane between Cookhill and Inkberrow.
Please be mindful of this and please report any suspicious activity to police.
Equestrian enthusiasts have been alerted by South Worcestershire Police to be wary of offers of equipment after an estimated £100,000 worth of saddles and other riding equipment was taken during a burglary.
The equipment - including 90 saddles - was stolen fron Horsatack Saddlery on Roman Way Industrial Park in Droitwich during the night of 16th into 17th October.
South Worcestershire officers are keen to hear from anyone who is offered equipment from an unexpected source as well as anyone who may have information about the incident. The number to contact South Worcestershire Police is 0300 333 3000
A Rural Watch member from a farm premises outside Offchurch made us aware yesterday of a suspicious incident which occurred at his farm premises at around 2pm on Sunday afternoon 17th October.
The member was returning to his premises when he noticed a woman sitting in a green Rover vehicle which was parked on a grass verge near to the entrance to the farm.
The member and his father were suspicious and stopped to ask the woman if she was OK. The woman replied that she was waiting for her boyfriend who was walking his dog.
As they drove into the farm the member decided to check the farm yard to make sure everything was as it should be and saw a male running from the premises.
The member gave chase and caught up with the offender who had a screwdriver in his hand, others in his pockets and some electrical wire.
When challenged he gave the explanation that he was looking for some water pipe. The member asked where his dog was and he could not give a satisfactory answer.
The male then ran off as the member believed that he may well have used the screwdriver in his hand as a weapon if provoked.
The male is described as looking like a malnourished traveller. He was in his late 30's and around 5ft 10in tall and was wearing a grey and blue striped hoodie over short cropped hair. The offender also had very bad teeth.
If you have any information about this incident please e-mail 'southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk' or please ring 01926 415000 and ask for the Communications Centre. Please tell them that you are ringing in in response to a message
or call Crime Stoppers 0800 555111
SOUTHAM FARM WATCH
Southam Police Station
High Street
Southam
Tel : 01926 415000
Email : southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
thankyou for the responses to yesterday's email about the missing horse. The Horse was found several miles away by the owner.
Our colleagues in South Worcestershire have made us aware that there were a number of arson attackes at isolated barns in the Astwood Bank and Cookhill areas in July and there has now been a further attack at a barn on Bouts Lane between Cookhill and Inkberrow.
Please be mindful of this and please report any suspicious activity to police.
Equestrian enthusiasts have been alerted by South Worcestershire Police to be wary of offers of equipment after an estimated £100,000 worth of saddles and other riding equipment was taken during a burglary.
The equipment - including 90 saddles - was stolen fron Horsatack Saddlery on Roman Way Industrial Park in Droitwich during the night of 16th into 17th October.
South Worcestershire officers are keen to hear from anyone who is offered equipment from an unexpected source as well as anyone who may have information about the incident. The number to contact South Worcestershire Police is 0300 333 3000
A Rural Watch member from a farm premises outside Offchurch made us aware yesterday of a suspicious incident which occurred at his farm premises at around 2pm on Sunday afternoon 17th October.
The member was returning to his premises when he noticed a woman sitting in a green Rover vehicle which was parked on a grass verge near to the entrance to the farm.
The member and his father were suspicious and stopped to ask the woman if she was OK. The woman replied that she was waiting for her boyfriend who was walking his dog.
As they drove into the farm the member decided to check the farm yard to make sure everything was as it should be and saw a male running from the premises.
The member gave chase and caught up with the offender who had a screwdriver in his hand, others in his pockets and some electrical wire.
When challenged he gave the explanation that he was looking for some water pipe. The member asked where his dog was and he could not give a satisfactory answer.
The male then ran off as the member believed that he may well have used the screwdriver in his hand as a weapon if provoked.
The male is described as looking like a malnourished traveller. He was in his late 30's and around 5ft 10in tall and was wearing a grey and blue striped hoodie over short cropped hair. The offender also had very bad teeth.
If you have any information about this incident please e-mail 'southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk' or please ring 01926 415000 and ask for the Communications Centre. Please tell them that you are ringing in in response to a message
or call Crime Stoppers 0800 555111
SOUTHAM FARM WATCH
Southam Police Station
High Street
Southam
Tel : 01926 415000
Email : southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
Wednesday, 20 October 2010
Horse missing - Avon Dassett area
A Horse has gone missing from the Avon Dassett area overnight, it is not clear at this time whether the Horse has escaped or been stolen.
The Horse is described as:- Approximately 3 years old, Male, Brown in colour with a white stripe on his face. Estimated to be about 15-16 hands and is microchipped.
Any information or knowledge of the whereabouts of the Horse, please contact warickshire Police and quote incident Number: 45 - 20/10/10.
If you have any information about this incident please e-mail 'southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk' or please ring 01926 415000 and ask for the Communications Centre. Please tell them that you are ringing in in response to a message
or call Crime Stoppers 0800 555111
SOUTHAM FARM WATCH
Southam Police Station
High Street
Southam
Tel : 01926 415000
Email : southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
The Horse is described as:- Approximately 3 years old, Male, Brown in colour with a white stripe on his face. Estimated to be about 15-16 hands and is microchipped.
Any information or knowledge of the whereabouts of the Horse, please contact warickshire Police and quote incident Number: 45 - 20/10/10.
If you have any information about this incident please e-mail 'southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk' or please ring 01926 415000 and ask for the Communications Centre. Please tell them that you are ringing in in response to a message
or call Crime Stoppers 0800 555111
SOUTHAM FARM WATCH
Southam Police Station
High Street
Southam
Tel : 01926 415000
Email : southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
New Neighbourhood & Home Watch Network Website
The national NW website www.mynhw.co.uk/ will be relaunching shortly.
Pre-register with the new website and receive free energy-saving products! Click here
Pre-register with the new website and receive free energy-saving products! Click here
Monday, 18 October 2010
Distraction burglary, Farnborough, 15 October
Distraction burglary at home in Holbech Hill, Farnborough INC 140 of 15 October Please can we make you aware that at around 12noon on 15 October a male called at the home of an elderly lady in Holbech Hill, Farnborough and stated that he was from the Electricity Board
The lady allowed him into her home and he carried out various checks around the house. After he had gone the lady discovered a quantity of cash was missing. The offender is described as a white male agred between 45 and 50 years. He was around 5ft 3in tall with a stocky build, grey sideburns and was wearing a flat peaked cap.
The male ran off and got into a dark blue vehicle. Please remain alert, on the lookout for suspicious persons or activity around your area and particularly around the homes of elderly neighbours. Please also remind elderly neighbours that they should never allow anyone they do not know or are not expecting into their homes. Thank you. Julie Dale Watch Co-ordinator Community ProtectionTo report crime or pass on any other information about this message ring 01926 415000. Quote the incident number if known. PREVENT CAR CRIME - DO NOT LEAVE PROPERTY IN YOUR CAR or CAR BOOT PREVENT BURGLARY - DO NOT LEAVE DOORS and WINDOWS OPE
We are working together as Warwickshire Against Domestic Abuse with over 30 other public services and voluntary organisations to tackle the harm caused by domestic abuse. If you or someone you know is affected by emotional, financial, physical or other forms of abuse in Warwickshire Freephone 0800 408 1552* or visit www.talk2someone.org.uk. In an emergency, dial 999. * PLEASE NOTE: Calls from most landlines to the Warwickshire Domestic Abuse Freephone number 0800 408 1552 are free and not itemised on bills. If in doubt, or you are calling from a mobile, please check with your telephone provider.
Sunday, 17 October 2010
SNT Newsletters - 15OCT10
Southam
http://www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/your-neighbourhood/stratford-district/southam/newsletter/copy_of_southam-safer-neighbourhood-teams-safety-update-17-september-2010/
Wellesbourne
http://www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/your-neighbourhood/stratford-district/Wellesbourne/newsletter/wellesbourne-snt-newsletter-15-october-2010/
http://www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/your-neighbourhood/stratford-district/southam/newsletter/copy_of_southam-safer-neighbourhood-teams-safety-update-17-september-2010/
Wellesbourne
http://www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/your-neighbourhood/stratford-district/Wellesbourne/newsletter/wellesbourne-snt-newsletter-15-october-2010/
Thursday, 14 October 2010
Incidents at rural premises in Honington, Lighthorne, Alvecote & Wootton Wawen INC 80 of 7th October
Please can we make you aware of the following incidents which have occurred at rural premises in South Warwickshire over recent days.
At some point betwee 8 and 11 October offenders entereed the compound of a Warwickshire County Council premises in Honington by climbing over a fence. Once inside, the offenders stole approximately 10 gallons of diesel from a tipper lorry.
During the night of 6th into 7th October offenders stole an Ifor Williams trailer after cutting through fenceing at a rural business in Banbury Road, Lighthorne.
During the night of 9th into 10th October offenders cropped the padlocks off four containers at a farm premises in Priory Lane, Alvecote. The offenders then searched the containers but nothing appears to have been stolen.
During the same night offenders entered a insecure caravan at a farm premises in Pennyford Lane, Wootton Wawen and stole a camera, a printer and 40 sets of vehicle keys.
There have also been several incidents of 4x4 vehicles being stolen in the South Warwickshire area, most, if not all, have been stolen when the keys have been left in the ignition whilst the owners were working nearby.
Please ensure that your vehicle is properly locked and secured when you leave it parked up.
If you have any information about this incident please e-mail 'southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk' or please ring 01926 415000 and ask for the Communications Centre. Please tell them that you are ringing in in response to a message
or call Crime Stoppers 0800 555111
SOUTHAM FARM WATCH
Southam Police Station
High Street
Southam
Tel : 01926 415000
Email : southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
At some point betwee 8 and 11 October offenders entereed the compound of a Warwickshire County Council premises in Honington by climbing over a fence. Once inside, the offenders stole approximately 10 gallons of diesel from a tipper lorry.
During the night of 6th into 7th October offenders stole an Ifor Williams trailer after cutting through fenceing at a rural business in Banbury Road, Lighthorne.
During the night of 9th into 10th October offenders cropped the padlocks off four containers at a farm premises in Priory Lane, Alvecote. The offenders then searched the containers but nothing appears to have been stolen.
During the same night offenders entered a insecure caravan at a farm premises in Pennyford Lane, Wootton Wawen and stole a camera, a printer and 40 sets of vehicle keys.
There have also been several incidents of 4x4 vehicles being stolen in the South Warwickshire area, most, if not all, have been stolen when the keys have been left in the ignition whilst the owners were working nearby.
Please ensure that your vehicle is properly locked and secured when you leave it parked up.
If you have any information about this incident please e-mail 'southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk' or please ring 01926 415000 and ask for the Communications Centre. Please tell them that you are ringing in in response to a message
or call Crime Stoppers 0800 555111
SOUTHAM FARM WATCH
Southam Police Station
High Street
Southam
Tel : 01926 415000
Email : southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
 | We are working together as Warwickshire Against Domestic Abuse with over 30 other public services and voluntary organisations to tackle the harm caused by domestic abuse. If you or someone you know is affected by emotional, financial, physical or other forms of abuse in Warwickshire Freephone 0800 408 1552* or visit www.talk2someone.org.uk. In an emergency, dial 999. |
| * PLEASE NOTE: Calls from most landlines to the Warwickshire Domestic Abuse Freephone number 0800 408 1552 are free and not itemised on bills. If in doubt, or you are calling from a mobile, please check with your telephone provider. | |
Internet email is not to be treated as a secure means of communication. If received in error, please notify the originator immediately.
Any unauthorised use, disclosure, copying or alteration of this email is strictly forbidden. Views or opinions expressed in this email do not necessarily represent those of Warwickshire Police. All Warwickshire Police email activity is monitored for malicious code, racist, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate activity.
No responsibility is accepted by Warwickshire Police for any loss or damage arising in any way from the receipt or use of this email.
Thank you for your co-operation.
Warwickshire Police
Any unauthorised use, disclosure, copying or alteration of this email is strictly forbidden. Views or opinions expressed in this email do not necessarily represent those of Warwickshire Police. All Warwickshire Police email activity is monitored for malicious code, racist, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate activity.
No responsibility is accepted by Warwickshire Police for any loss or damage arising in any way from the receipt or use of this email.
Thank you for your co-operation.
Warwickshire Police
Wednesday, 13 October 2010
BONFIRE NIGHT ADVICE
It is illegal to sell fireworks to anyone under 18. Maximum penalty of £5000 and/or 6 months in prison.
It is illegal to set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am (Bonfire night extended until 12 midnight)
It is illegal for a member of the public to possess a “display” style firework (category 4 fireworks, can only be used by professionals)
It is illegal to let off any fireworks in a public place. Carries a fine of up to £5000. Police may also issue an £80 fixed penalty notice.
All fireworks sold to the public must comply to British safety standard BS 7114.
The police have the power to stop and search anyone suspected of carrying fireworks.
The sale of bangers, mini rockets and fireworks that fly erratically, is illegal.
It is illegal to cause unnecessary suffering to animals with fireworks. Maximum penalty £5000 and/or 6 months in prison.
More here including a downloadable poster to deter Haloween visitors:
http://onlinenews.warwickshire.police.uk/wpnews_pressrelease/operation-begins-to-ensure-a-safe-and-crime-free-halloween-and-bonfire-night/12653
Wednesday, 6 October 2010
Leave the keys, Loose the car
Dear ALL,
there have been several incidents of stolen 4 X 4's in the South Warwickshire area, most if not all stolen where the keys had been left in the ignition, whilst the owners were working nearby. Please ensure your vehicle is properly secured when leaving it parked up.
There have been numerous thefts of large plant, such as MANITOU's in the South Northamptonshire area, be aware and report any suspicious vehicles or person's.
On another note, PC Nigel HILL retired recently and should any of you get emails returned from his email address, please be assurred that your emails also come to myself PC 283 Rod JOY.
If you have any information about this incident please e-mail 'southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk' or please ring 01926 415000 and ask for the Communications Centre. Please tell them that you are ringing in in response to a message
or call Crime Stoppers 0800 555111
SOUTHAM FARM WATCH
Southam Police Station
High Street
Southam
Tel : 01926 415000
Email : southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
there have been several incidents of stolen 4 X 4's in the South Warwickshire area, most if not all stolen where the keys had been left in the ignition, whilst the owners were working nearby. Please ensure your vehicle is properly secured when leaving it parked up.
There have been numerous thefts of large plant, such as MANITOU's in the South Northamptonshire area, be aware and report any suspicious vehicles or person's.
On another note, PC Nigel HILL retired recently and should any of you get emails returned from his email address, please be assurred that your emails also come to myself PC 283 Rod JOY.
If you have any information about this incident please e-mail 'southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk' or please ring 01926 415000 and ask for the Communications Centre. Please tell them that you are ringing in in response to a message
or call Crime Stoppers 0800 555111
SOUTHAM FARM WATCH
Southam Police Station
High Street
Southam
Tel : 01926 415000
Email : southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
6/10/2010 Tax Refund Notification Scam Reminder
The Trading Standards Service has received further complaints about the Tax Refund Notification 'phishing scam'. Email users are warned not to click on any links in emails entitled 'Tax Refund Notification' or provide any personal or financial information.The email (which is signed HM Revenue and Customs) requests recipients to submit a tax refund request (including bank account details), to claim a 'refund' of £351.80. This email is bogus.
As with all 'phishing' emails, anybody responding risks losing money and having their identity stolen.
For more information, visit our website www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The email alert system is a quick and simple means by which Warwickshire Trading Standards can alert interested individuals, community organisations, businesses, charities and others to the latest Trading Standards issues/scams etc.
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
Please note, my normal working days are Monday to Thursday
This transmission is intended for the named addressee(s) only and may contain sensitive or protectively marked material up to RESTRICTED and should be handled accordingly. Unless you are the named addressee (or authorised to receive it for the addressee) you may not copy or use it, or disclose it to anyone else. If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately. All email traffic sent to or from us, including without limitation all GCSX traffic, may be subject to recording and/or monitoring in accordance with relevant legislation.
As with all 'phishing' emails, anybody responding risks losing money and having their identity stolen.
For more information, visit our website www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards
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- Please feel free to cascade this information to whom ever you feel appropriate (including using the information in your newsletters/websites etc.). Please ignore the Restricted Notice on the bottom of this page - this is automatically generated but is not meant to apply to the information in this email.
- 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.
- To add, amend or remove your details from this email circulation list, again, 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. www.warwickshire.gov.uk
Please note, my normal working days are Monday to Thursday
This transmission is intended for the named addressee(s) only and may contain sensitive or protectively marked material up to RESTRICTED and should be handled accordingly. Unless you are the named addressee (or authorised to receive it for the addressee) you may not copy or use it, or disclose it to anyone else. If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately. All email traffic sent to or from us, including without limitation all GCSX traffic, may be subject to recording and/or monitoring in accordance with relevant legislation.
Tuesday, 5 October 2010
Black in the White House Virus - Hoax
Received by a NW Coordinator in Fenny Compton.
If you get one don't panic just have a look at this:
Google search
If you get one don't panic just have a look at this:
Google search
Monday, 4 October 2010
Little Treasures Children's Trust - SCAM
These collectors have been reported in Kineton today so there is a good chance of them showing up here soon. Please read a little of this before filling one of their sacks.
http://www.frugalways.co.uk/life.php/little-treasures-children-s-trust-clothing-collection-scam
http://www.frugalways.co.uk/life.php/little-treasures-children-s-trust-clothing-collection-scam
Saturday, 2 October 2010
SNT Newsletters
Southam
Update not available at this time to check for latest newsletter go to:
http://www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/your-neighbourhood/stratford-district/southam/newsletter
Wellesbourne
http://www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/your-neighbourhood/stratford-district/Wellesbourne/newsletter/wellesbourne-snt-newsletter-01-october-2010/
Update not available at this time to check for latest newsletter go to:
http://www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/your-neighbourhood/stratford-district/southam/newsletter
Wellesbourne
http://www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/your-neighbourhood/stratford-district/Wellesbourne/newsletter/wellesbourne-snt-newsletter-01-october-2010/
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
Community Alerts
Warwickshire Police are encouraging residents to sign up for the Community Alert Scheme. Click on the link for more detail:
http://www.warwickshire.police.uk/crimeprevention/ComAlerts
http://www.warwickshire.police.uk/crimeprevention/ComAlerts
Monday, 27 September 2010
Line painting scam warning in Leamington
Warwickshire County Council’s Trading Standards Service is warning of rogue traders targeting schools, churches and community groups in the Leamington area. Officers have received several reports this week from various organisations that have been approached by a door-to-door trader offering cut-price line painting on roads outside buildings or in car parks.
They say they are working on behalf of the county council or its contractors and have lots of spare yellow paint because they have been asked to use red paint when line marking instead.
If work is carried out, it is likely to be of very poor standard and over-charged, costing even more money to put right, turning what seems to be a cheap deal in to a very big mistake.
The rogue traders send a smartly dressed representative in to schools, community centres and churches, offering cut-price line painting.
However, neither the county council nor its contractors would participate in door-to-door selling and certainly wouldn’t carry out any work without prior agreement through the necessary channels and would use reputable companies.
It is also worth noting that any work carried out on the public highway can only be done with the express permission from the local authority.
To find out more about Warwickshire County Council’s Trading Standards Service or for consumer or business advice, visit www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards.
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Simon Cripwell
Senior Information Officer
Trading Standards Service
simoncripwell@warwickshire.gov.uk
They say they are working on behalf of the county council or its contractors and have lots of spare yellow paint because they have been asked to use red paint when line marking instead.
If work is carried out, it is likely to be of very poor standard and over-charged, costing even more money to put right, turning what seems to be a cheap deal in to a very big mistake.
The rogue traders send a smartly dressed representative in to schools, community centres and churches, offering cut-price line painting.
However, neither the county council nor its contractors would participate in door-to-door selling and certainly wouldn’t carry out any work without prior agreement through the necessary channels and would use reputable companies.
It is also worth noting that any work carried out on the public highway can only be done with the express permission from the local authority.
To find out more about Warwickshire County Council’s Trading Standards Service or for consumer or business advice, visit www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards.
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- The email alert system is a quick and simple means by which Warwickshire Trading Standards can alert interested individuals, community organisations, businesses, charities and others to the latest Trading Standards issues/scams etc.
- Please feel free to cascade this information to whom ever you feel appropriate (including using the information in your newsletters/websites etc.).
- 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
simoncripwell@warwickshire.gov.uk
Thursday, 23 September 2010
Warwickshire Police issue warning over unsolicited calls
re unsolicited calls which I have had issued following contact from NHW members and businesses.
How to receive Trading Standards Alerts
If individuals want to receive Warwickshire County Council Trading Standards alerts then the should email
Simon Cripwell at simoncripwell@warwickshire.gov.uk to be added to his list.
re unsolicited calls which I have had issued following contact from NHW members and businesses.
HSBC 'Phishing' Emails
21/09/2010
HSBC 'Phishing' Email Warning
Email users are warned to beware of a scam email that falsely claims to have been sent by the HSBC bank and is entitled ' Incoming Payment Error Notification Update'. The email reads:
Dear Customer,
This e-mail has been sent to you by HSBC Transfer Unit department
You have an incoming payment.
We are unable to process this payment to your account as your details cannot be verified.
To view this transaction and your current balance, please click on the link below:
As with all 'Phishing' emails, recipients are advised not to click on any links in the message (which invariably send them to a bogus website) or enter any personal or financial information (which could be then used fraudulently) . Clicking on the link may also put your PC at risk of infection from viruses.
For more information on 'Phishing' email scams, visit our website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards
HSBC 'Phishing' Email Warning
Email users are warned to beware of a scam email that falsely claims to have been sent by the HSBC bank and is entitled ' Incoming Payment Error Notification Update'. The email reads:
Dear Customer,
This e-mail has been sent to you by HSBC Transfer Unit department
You have an incoming payment.
We are unable to process this payment to your account as your details cannot be verified.
To view this transaction and your current balance, please click on the link below:
As with all 'Phishing' emails, recipients are advised not to click on any links in the message (which invariably send them to a bogus website) or enter any personal or financial information (which could be then used fraudulently) . Clicking on the link may also put your PC at risk of infection from viruses.
For more information on 'Phishing' email scams, visit our website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards
Prepayment Electricity Scam
20/09/2010
Householders Scammed With Illegal Electricity Top-Ups
Householders who use electricity prepayment meters are buying half price electricity top-ups keys for cash on the doorstep, not realising that they will end up having to pay twice for their electricity.
Criminal gangs are cloning electricity meter top-up keys and selling them door to door for half their normal costs i.e. a £50 top up for £25. Householders are buying them in the false belief that they will save money. However, energy companies detect when they have not received payment for electricity used. As the energy credit is illegal any customer buying top-ups on the doorstep will end up paying twice, first to the criminal and then to their energy supplier.
Energy companies and Consumer Focus, the consumer watchdog, have reported that up to 85,000 households across theUK
Warwickshire County CouncilTrading Standards Service is urging Warwickshire residents to only buy electricity credit through official channels (recognized PayPoint or Payzone shops or The Post Office).
Companies never sell electricity top-up door-to-door. The fraud involves only electricity, not gas, prepayment meters.
Householders Scammed With Illegal Electricity Top-Ups
Householders who use electricity prepayment meters are buying half price electricity top-ups keys for cash on the doorstep, not realising that they will end up having to pay twice for their electricity.
Criminal gangs are cloning electricity meter top-up keys and selling them door to door for half their normal costs i.e. a £50 top up for £25. Householders are buying them in the false belief that they will save money. However, energy companies detect when they have not received payment for electricity used. As the energy credit is illegal any customer buying top-ups on the doorstep will end up paying twice, first to the criminal and then to their energy supplier.
Energy companies and Consumer Focus, the consumer watchdog, have reported that up to 85,000 households across the
Warwickshire County Council
Companies never sell electricity top-up door-to-door. The fraud involves only electricity, not gas, prepayment meters.
Wednesday, 22 September 2010
Southam/Feldon Community Forum - 6th October
A Chance for You to Have Your Say
Wednesday 6th October, from 6.30pm
Southam Primary School, St. James Road, Southam,
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV47 0QB
Wednesday 6th October, from 6.30pm
Southam Primary School, St. James Road, Southam,
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV47 0QB
Agenda
6.30pm Informal police surgery to deal with individual or
confidential issues. Tea/coffee/biscuits will be available
7.00pm Welcome
7.05pm Local Policing Update and Questions from Residents &
identifying 4 priorities for the next
1. Speeding motorbikes on the A423
2. Anti social behaviour in Wattons Lane
3. Speeding – Church Lane, Long Itchington
4. Speeding on the A423
7.20pm Mike Edwards – Police Authority Representative
7.25pm You Said, We Did – update on last meeting
7.35pm Southam Vision Group update
7.45pm Locality/Action Plan for the forum for 2010/11
Draft plan for discussion and progressing of actions
8.00pm Ranjit Samra, Principal of Southam College – to talk
about links with the community and young people
8.15pm Diana Mitchell, Extended Schools Co-ordinator – to
talk about her role and activities taking place
8.25pm Review of Open space and Sports Provision across the
District – Presentation by Miriam Owen from Arup
Consultants. Feedback & Questions
8.45pm General Discussion and Questions from the Floor
8.55pm Suggestions for Items/Themes for the Next Meeting
Continuing progress of the locality plan/action plan
9.05pm Information Sharing
• High Speed Rail Link
• Director of Public Health Report Meetings – Older
People
19/10/10 – Shipston High School
9.15pm Dates of future meetings in 2010
Wednesday 15th Dec - Southam Primary
Wednesday 16th March 2011 - Ladbroke Village Hall
Sunday, 19 September 2010
Watch Schemes
Warwickshire Police operate a number of Watch Schemes LINK
Sign up forms for Rural Watch and Horse Watch
Sign up forms for Rural Watch and Horse Watch
Saturday, 18 September 2010
SDNWA Meeting 16SEP10
Minutes soon in the meanwhile here are a few jottings:
- Nominations are sought for those who have done most to further the case of NW
- POLICESAFE SCHEME - Ensures that, for a nominal fee, your property stays safe when you are away.
- Hose Watch leaflets were distributed and are available - Other "Watches" available from Warwickshire Police
- Warwickshire Police Customer Contact Survey
- Scrap Collection Vehicles - Take details (in case)
- All communities in Stratford District are eligible for NW Funding from the SD NWA - Have you claimed yet?
Friday, 17 September 2010
Monday, 13 September 2010
Stolen - Border Collie bitch
Dear All,
Overnight Sunday 12th - Monday 13th September, 'DOT' a tri-coloured Border Collie bitch, wearing a blue collar was taken from an enclosed premises, situated on Welsh Road, Priors Hardwick.
Any information regarding this incident please contact Southam Police, quoting Incident Number 53 of 13/09/10.
If you have any information about this incident please e-mail 'southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk' or please ring 01926 415000 and ask for the Communications Centre. Please tell them that you are ringing in in response to a message
or call Crime Stoppers 0800 555111
SOUTHAM FARM WATCH
Southam Police Station
High Street
Southam
Tel : 01926 415000
Email : southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
Overnight Sunday 12th - Monday 13th September, 'DOT' a tri-coloured Border Collie bitch, wearing a blue collar was taken from an enclosed premises, situated on Welsh Road, Priors Hardwick.
Any information regarding this incident please contact Southam Police, quoting Incident Number 53 of 13/09/10.
If you have any information about this incident please e-mail 'southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk' or please ring 01926 415000 and ask for the Communications Centre. Please tell them that you are ringing in in response to a message
or call Crime Stoppers 0800 555111
SOUTHAM FARM WATCH
Southam Police Station
High Street
Southam
Tel : 01926 415000
Email : southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
Recent Rural Crimes In Southam area
Incident 135 - 29/08/2010 - Fenny Compton - Theft of trailer and ride on Mower.
Incident 307 - 29/08/2010 - Wormleighton - Theft of Tractor.
Incident 218 - 31/08/2010 - Marston Doles - Damage caused in the attempt theft of a Tractor.
Incident 55 - 01/09/2010 - farnborough - Theft of Horse Trailer, tools, horse rugs, feed and mucking out equipment.
If you have any information about this incident please e-mail 'southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk' or please ring 01926 415000 and ask for the Communications Centre. Please tell them that you are ringing in in response to a message
or call Crime Stoppers 0800 555111
SOUTHAM FARM WATCH
Southam Police Station
High Street
Southam
Tel : 01926 415000
Email : southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
Incident 307 - 29/08/2010 - Wormleighton - Theft of Tractor.
Incident 218 - 31/08/2010 - Marston Doles - Damage caused in the attempt theft of a Tractor.
Incident 55 - 01/09/2010 - farnborough - Theft of Horse Trailer, tools, horse rugs, feed and mucking out equipment.
If you have any information about this incident please e-mail 'southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk' or please ring 01926 415000 and ask for the Communications Centre. Please tell them that you are ringing in in response to a message
or call Crime Stoppers 0800 555111
SOUTHAM FARM WATCH
Southam Police Station
High Street
Southam
Tel : 01926 415000
Email : southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
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