With burglaries on the increase remember the basics:
http://www.ukcrimeprevention.org/basic-crime-prevention.htm
Latest figures for Fenny Compton:
http://www.police.uk/crime/?q=Fenny%20Compton,%20Southam,%20Warwickshire%20CV47%202XU,%20UK#crimetypes
Thursday, 30 June 2011
Wednesday, 29 June 2011
Trading Standards Update -29/06/2011 - Scamalot!
29/06/2011 Cold Call Credit Agreement Warning
Warwickshire Trading Standards is warning householders to beware of unsolicited phone calls from as yet unidentified people offering to cancel credit agreements using a change in the Consumer Credit Act 1974. The callers are reported to be asking consumers for their bank account details and when challenged, refuse to give their names and put the phone down.
Trading Standards Officers advise consumers that they should under no circumstances provide any personal or financial information to people who make unsolicited calls to them. If you think a call is genuine, ask to phone the business back on a publically listed and verifiable telephone number.
It is unclear that this stage whether the calls originate from debt management businesses or are simply crude attempts to steal personal or financial information which could then be used for fraudulent purposes.
Consumers requiring advice or wishing to complain should contact Consumer Direct on 08454 040506.
Advice on managing debt is available from the Citizens Advice Bureau, telephone 08444 111 444 for options (England) and from the National Debtline, telephone 0808 808 4000.
29/06/2011 Aggressive Insurance Mis-Selling Calls
Warwickshire Trading Standards has received information from consumers concerning the aggressive practises of some companies offering to claim back mis sold insurance, usually payment protection insurance (PPI).
One householder received a cold call (on the telephone) from someone asking him if he had been mis sold any insurance and whether he had paid for the insurance using a credit card . The householder said he was not interested and put the phone down, but the caller phoned back again immediately and used more aggressive language. The callers number was unobtainable.
Seeking compensation for mis-sold insurance is perfectly legitimate, but Warwickshire Trading Standards Service advises consumers to seek expert advice from organisations such as the Financial Ombudsman Service, before embarking on any claims and not to provide personal or financial information to a cold caller.
Visit: www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk
29/06/2011 Bogus Parcel Delivery Claims
Warwickshire Trading Standards has been alerted to an email scam involving a bogus parcel delivery service. The names of well known parcel delivery companies are fraudulently used on the bogus emails which claim the email recipient is about to receive a parcel in the post and is requested to provide personal and financial information in order for delivery to take place.
The bogus emails are sent by criminal gangs, intent on stealing your personal or financial information. Never respond to such as email or click on a link or open an attachment contained in it. By doing so, you also risk infecting your PC with a virus. Delete the email immediately.
For more information about 'Phishing' scams, visit our website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/scams
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
Warwickshire Trading Standards is warning householders to beware of unsolicited phone calls from as yet unidentified people offering to cancel credit agreements using a change in the Consumer Credit Act 1974. The callers are reported to be asking consumers for their bank account details and when challenged, refuse to give their names and put the phone down.
Trading Standards Officers advise consumers that they should under no circumstances provide any personal or financial information to people who make unsolicited calls to them. If you think a call is genuine, ask to phone the business back on a publically listed and verifiable telephone number.
It is unclear that this stage whether the calls originate from debt management businesses or are simply crude attempts to steal personal or financial information which could then be used for fraudulent purposes.
Consumers requiring advice or wishing to complain should contact Consumer Direct on 08454 040506.
Advice on managing debt is available from the Citizens Advice Bureau, telephone 08444 111 444 for options (England) and from the National Debtline, telephone 0808 808 4000.
29/06/2011 Aggressive Insurance Mis-Selling Calls
Warwickshire Trading Standards has received information from consumers concerning the aggressive practises of some companies offering to claim back mis sold insurance, usually payment protection insurance (PPI).
One householder received a cold call (on the telephone) from someone asking him if he had been mis sold any insurance and whether he had paid for the insurance using a credit card . The householder said he was not interested and put the phone down, but the caller phoned back again immediately and used more aggressive language. The callers number was unobtainable.
Seeking compensation for mis-sold insurance is perfectly legitimate, but Warwickshire Trading Standards Service advises consumers to seek expert advice from organisations such as the Financial Ombudsman Service, before embarking on any claims and not to provide personal or financial information to a cold caller.
Visit: www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk
29/06/2011 Bogus Parcel Delivery Claims
Warwickshire Trading Standards has been alerted to an email scam involving a bogus parcel delivery service. The names of well known parcel delivery companies are fraudulently used on the bogus emails which claim the email recipient is about to receive a parcel in the post and is requested to provide personal and financial information in order for delivery to take place.
The bogus emails are sent by criminal gangs, intent on stealing your personal or financial information. Never respond to such as email or click on a link or open an attachment contained in it. By doing so, you also risk infecting your PC with a virus. Delete the email immediately.
For more information about 'Phishing' scams, visit our website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/scams
- Please feel free to cascade this information to whom ever you feel appropriate (including using the information in your newsletters/websites etc.).
- 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.
- A list of all the latest email alerts is available on our website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards
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
Friday, 24 June 2011
Beware - Things are not always what they seem
From Kineton Coordinator
Please note that our local police have been in touch with energy suppliers EDF and they say that they have not been in our area since April. So, the black male wearing an EDF jacket and calling door to door in Kineton is not one of their employees.
Please note that our local police have been in touch with energy suppliers EDF and they say that they have not been in our area since April. So, the black male wearing an EDF jacket and calling door to door in Kineton is not one of their employees.
Thursday, 23 June 2011
Trading Standards Update - 23/06/2011
Cold Callers deserve the cold shoulder - use a door-chain and don't sign anything
23/06/2011 Energy Hard Sell Warning - South Warwickshire
Residents have complained to Warwickshire Trading Standards after receiving underhand approaches by on commission door to door energy sales people wanting to switch them to another gas or electric provider.
One resident reported that a caller representing an energy company had first claimed he was there to 'read the meter'. When the householder challenged the caller (as the caller did not represent the householder's own provider), he then said he had been sent by his head office because the householder had been 'over-charged'. In reality, the caller was looking for ways to get the householder to agree to switch his supplier.
Some door to door energy sales people have been known to make misleading statements and use underhand sales tactics to get householders to change their supplier.
Whilst changing energy supplier is a straightforward process, consumers who are unwittingly switched on the doorstep, may end up paying more for their gas or electricity than they were already doing.
The cost of energy varies widely between suppliers, depending upon how much you use and how you pay. Rogue energy sales people are only interested in signing you up to their company and earning commission, they don't care if you end up paying more for your energy.
Warwickshire Trading Standards advise consumers to shop around for the best energy deals. Don't change your contract with the first person who comes to your door, whatever they say. Use a price comparison website to find the best deal.
For more information and advice, visit our website: www.warwckshire.gov.uk/scams
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
23/06/2011 Energy Hard Sell Warning - South Warwickshire
Residents have complained to Warwickshire Trading Standards after receiving underhand approaches by on commission door to door energy sales people wanting to switch them to another gas or electric provider.
One resident reported that a caller representing an energy company had first claimed he was there to 'read the meter'. When the householder challenged the caller (as the caller did not represent the householder's own provider), he then said he had been sent by his head office because the householder had been 'over-charged'. In reality, the caller was looking for ways to get the householder to agree to switch his supplier.
Some door to door energy sales people have been known to make misleading statements and use underhand sales tactics to get householders to change their supplier.
Whilst changing energy supplier is a straightforward process, consumers who are unwittingly switched on the doorstep, may end up paying more for their gas or electricity than they were already doing.
The cost of energy varies widely between suppliers, depending upon how much you use and how you pay. Rogue energy sales people are only interested in signing you up to their company and earning commission, they don't care if you end up paying more for your energy.
Warwickshire Trading Standards advise consumers to shop around for the best energy deals. Don't change your contract with the first person who comes to your door, whatever they say. Use a price comparison website to find the best deal.
For more information and advice, visit our website: www.warwckshire.gov.uk/scams
- Please feel free to cascade this information to whom ever you feel appropriate (including using the information in your newsletters/websites etc.).
- 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.
- A list of all the latest email alerts is available on our website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards
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
Tuesday, 21 June 2011
Trading Standards Update - 21/06/2011
21/06/2011 'Air Ambulance' Collection Warning
Warwickshire residents are warned to beware of a clothing collection bag which displays an air ambulance, but which does not appear to be associated with the air ambulance charity.
Warwickshire Trading Standards advise the following: Many charities now ask householders for old clothes and other items, which can be sold for charitable purposes. However, not everyone who comes to your home, or drops in a plastic bag is operating on behalf of a charity. Some collectors will be businesses, asking for unwanted items which can be sold for profit. If householders want to ensure that their donations are going to a genuine charitable cause, they should always look for the charity number which should be printed on the flyer or collection bag. Alternatively they can give direct to charity shops or use clothing banks instead.
To check if a charity name or number is genuine, visit the Charity Commission website: www.charity-commission.gov.uk
For Trading Standards information, please visit: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards
21/06/2011 Windows 7 Bogus Claims Scam
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 there is a serious problem with their Windows 7 operating system.
The caller then asks the computer user to turn on their machine so that the fictitious problem can be rectified.
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.
1. If you do think there is some thing wrong with your PC contact a local repair service and go on recommendation
2. For information on how to protect your PC from viruses etc. visit: www.getsafeonline.org
3. Never allow anyone you don't know or trust to take control of your PC
4. 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
5. 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 on Trading Standards, please visit our website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards
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
Warwickshire residents are warned to beware of a clothing collection bag which displays an air ambulance, but which does not appear to be associated with the air ambulance charity.
Warwickshire Trading Standards advise the following: Many charities now ask householders for old clothes and other items, which can be sold for charitable purposes. However, not everyone who comes to your home, or drops in a plastic bag is operating on behalf of a charity. Some collectors will be businesses, asking for unwanted items which can be sold for profit. If householders want to ensure that their donations are going to a genuine charitable cause, they should always look for the charity number which should be printed on the flyer or collection bag. Alternatively they can give direct to charity shops or use clothing banks instead.
To check if a charity name or number is genuine, visit the Charity Commission website: www.charity-commission.gov.uk
For Trading Standards information, please visit: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards
21/06/2011 Windows 7 Bogus Claims Scam
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 there is a serious problem with their Windows 7 operating system.
The caller then asks the computer user to turn on their machine so that the fictitious problem can be rectified.
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.
1. If you do think there is some thing wrong with your PC contact a local repair service and go on recommendation
2. For information on how to protect your PC from viruses etc. visit: www.getsafeonline.org
3. Never allow anyone you don't know or trust to take control of your PC
4. 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
5. 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 on Trading Standards, please visit our website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards
- 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.
- 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.
- A list of all the latest email alerts is available on our website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards
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
Sunday, 19 June 2011
Friday, 17 June 2011
Vulcan - Chocks away - Sunday June 26th
The Wellesbourne Vulcan will be firing up it's engines for some high speed taxying.
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Beware of "slamming"
From a resident of a nearby village:
I received a letter yesterday from Talk Talk saying that as I had requested a move to another service provider they were treating this as a cancellation notice and my account would be terminated in ten days. Having phoned Tiscali this morning I have been advised that another provider has reqested an unauthorised cease also known as "slamming". If I hadn't called then my account would have been terminated next week.
MORE DETAIL
MORE DETAIL
The link to OfCom in this article doesn't work. Try this one instead: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telephone_slamming
Safe keys, Safe car
Modern cars are almost impossible to steal without the keys.
Read the full article:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13787442
Read the full article:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13787442
Thursday, 16 June 2011
Wednesday, 15 June 2011
Merrie Lion - Share in the success
Summary of information circulated at the Public Meeting on 15th June.
THE PROJECT IN PERSPECTIVE
MORE ON THE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
Report in Coventry Telegraph
Scroll down to have your say
THE PROJECT IN PERSPECTIVE
MORE ON THE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
Report in Coventry Telegraph
Scroll down to have your say
Bridge Closure Tomorrow
Don't forget the planned road closure from tomorrow (16th June) until 4th July.
Saturday, 11 June 2011
Local Card Scam
Beware of strangers bearing maps!
Morning everyone, just wanted to let you know to be very careful with your bank cards and be aware that there is a gang of bank card thieves working in Banbury at the moment, I unfortunately fell victim to them yesterday.
Morning everyone, just wanted to let you know to be very careful with your bank cards and be aware that there is a gang of bank card thieves working in Banbury at the moment, I unfortunately fell victim to them yesterday.
I was in Morrisons after finishing work, did a bit a shopping. When I got home I went in my purse (fortunately) and found my Debit card was missing, thinking I had been very stupid and either left my card in the card reader or dropped it in the store I phoned the store was told it hadn't been handed in and after numerous phone calls to Bank, police and manager of Morrisons found out that I had been scammed, apparently what they think happened is someone in the store somehow watches and makes note of your pin number ( I believe they call it shoulder surfing) then I was approached in the car park by an eastern European lady, with a huge map of England asking if I could help her with directions to BRADFORD of all places, whilst I was distracted someone else went into my handbag, taken card out of my purse, put my purse back without me realising a thing and away and within an hour had relieved me of £400 luckily I noticed it was gone fairly quickly otherwise they probably would have wiped me out completely, After speaking to the Manager at Morrisons he informed me that the gang were also targeting Sainsburys. So please be very careful with your pin Numbers, be aware of people standing too close and if a strange women with a huge map asks for directions just get in your car and go. Sorry for the long story but don't want anyone else to go through it, I will get the money back but its just the shock and the aggravation and Im feeling really stupid, Gullible and very angry.
These people are very clever and pray on people. I must have MUG written across my face :) Im sure they have probably moved on somewhere else now but please take care wherever you use your cards.
Please pass this on to your teams and anyone else you think may need to know.
These people are very clever and pray on people. I must have MUG written across my face :) Im sure they have probably moved on somewhere else now but please take care wherever you use your cards.
Please pass this on to your teams and anyone else you think may need to know.
Friday, 10 June 2011
Operation Crunch
The aim of Operation Crunch is to identify and target, along with partners, the current burglars active in Warwickshire.
Warwickshire Police Control Room - 01926 415000
The help and support of communities is essential to provide the best protection possible.
You can help by passing information to your local Safer Neighbourhood Team or direct to the Operation Crunch team on/at:
DI Kate Tomkinson - 024 7648 3176 or Mobile 07887 627265
DS Todd Lomax - 024 7648 3003 - Nuneaton and North Warwickshire
DS Tony Power - 01926 684133 - South Warwickshire and Leamington
DC Richard Zarcone - 01788 853839 - Rugby
You can help by passing information to your local Safer Neighbourhood Team or direct to the Operation Crunch team on/at:
DI Kate Tomkinson - 024 7648 3176 or Mobile 07887 627265
DS Todd Lomax - 024 7648 3003 - Nuneaton and North Warwickshire
DS Tony Power - 01926 684133 - South Warwickshire and Leamington
DC Richard Zarcone - 01788 853839 - Rugby
Dedicated Intelligence Line - 01926 415244
Warwickshire Police Control Room - 01926 415000
New - FCNW Incident Report Form
Online reporting now available using the LINK under PAGES in the right hand column or email to watch@fcvh.org.uk
Please report all incidents of ASB. The police will only become more visible if they are made aware that there is a problem in the village.
In an emergency or if you see a crime in progress call 999
Please report all incidents of ASB. The police will only become more visible if they are made aware that there is a problem in the village.
In an emergency or if you see a crime in progress call 999
Thursday, 9 June 2011
Southam Farm Watch
Please find attached the Southam Farm Watch member joining form.
We are looking at updating the details we have for people as some people have dropped off the list due to un-notified changes of details.
Please fill in the form and return to PCSO 6247 Claire Murray at Southam Police Station.
If no details have changed, please let us know via email or telephone 01926 415000 ext. 4984
Please remember farmwatch is not a subsitute for reporting crime, all crime and incidents need to be reported through 01926 415000 or 999
We are looking at updating the details we have for people as some people have dropped off the list due to un-notified changes of details.
Please fill in the form and return to PCSO 6247 Claire Murray at Southam Police Station.
If no details have changed, please let us know via email or telephone 01926 415000 ext. 4984
Please remember farmwatch is not a subsitute for reporting crime, all crime and incidents need to be reported through 01926 415000 or 999
Facebook - Face recognition dangers
See recent post on Garlik blog and consider signing up at garlik.com/blog
Suspect vehicle: W163SHP
Has been seen today (09/06/2011) between 07:30hrs and 08:00hrs in Hurst Road and Warwick Road area of Southam.
Two males of middle eastern origin, wearing hi-vis vests have been seen looking in skip's and sorting through the skip's.
Unknown if any items have been removed with owners permission.
If this vehicle is seen anywhere in the area please call the reporting number of 01926 415000
Please remember to state: When, Who, What and Where you have seen this vehicle.
Please report all suspicious incidents to 01926 415000
Kind Regards,
SOUTHAM FARM WATCH
Southam Police Station
High Street
Southam
Tel : 01926 415000
Email : southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
Two males of middle eastern origin, wearing hi-vis vests have been seen looking in skip's and sorting through the skip's.
Unknown if any items have been removed with owners permission.
If this vehicle is seen anywhere in the area please call the reporting number of 01926 415000
Please remember to state: When, Who, What and Where you have seen this vehicle.
Please report all suspicious incidents to 01926 415000
Kind Regards,
SOUTHAM FARM WATCH
Southam Police Station
High Street
Southam
Tel : 01926 415000
Email : southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
Trading Standards Update - Business 'Invoice' Scam
08/06/2011
Warwickshire Trading Standards are warning businesses and organisations to beware of a business advertising 'invoice' document.
Businesses have reported receiving documents that appear at first glance to be genuine invoices for advertising on a company listing website. The 'invoice' document states a charge over £250 and uses language that gives the impression that the recipient business has already agreed to buy the service, for example by stating a payment by date. Only in the small print at the bottom of the document does it state that the letter is only an invitation to place an advertisement and not a request for payment.
Trading Standards Officers advise businesses and organisations to make their employees aware.
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
Warwickshire Trading Standards are warning businesses and organisations to beware of a business advertising 'invoice' document.
Businesses have reported receiving documents that appear at first glance to be genuine invoices for advertising on a company listing website. The 'invoice' document states a charge over £250 and uses language that gives the impression that the recipient business has already agreed to buy the service, for example by stating a payment by date. Only in the small print at the bottom of the document does it state that the letter is only an invitation to place an advertisement and not a request for payment.
Trading Standards Officers advise businesses and organisations to make their employees aware.
- Please feel free to cascade this information to whom ever you feel appropriate (including using the information in your newsletters/websites etc.).
- 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.
- A list of all the latest email alerts is available on our website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards
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
Wednesday, 8 June 2011
Pooch on the loose!
Missing Border Collie bitch, possibly stolen from its home farm at Marston Doles.
Answers to the name of Tizzy, tri coloured, thick curly coat, very pretty.
Any sightings, please call Jean Brown on 01926 814249 or 07889 878127.
Answers to the name of Tizzy, tri coloured, thick curly coat, very pretty.
Any sightings, please call Jean Brown on 01926 814249 or 07889 878127.
SNT Newsletter - 3rd June!
SOUTHAM SNT NEWSLETTER 03JUN11
Contains advice on when to dial 999 and plenty on keeping yourself and your property safe.
Contains advice on when to dial 999 and plenty on keeping yourself and your property safe.
Tuesday, 7 June 2011
Advice to horse owners following reports of suspicious activity
4 June 2011
We are advising horse owners to be vigilant and report anything suspicious, following reports of horses manes being plaited and horses being marked whilst they out at grass.
Rumours are circulating in both the press and on internet forums that this could be in preparation for their theft.
There is clearly a great deal of speculation around the matter, and it remains unclear whether these reports are as a result of criminal activity and trespassing or whether the horses in question have rubbed their manes, if the wind has caused the plait like tangles or if children have been involved.
Kind Regards,
SOUTHAM FARM WATCH
Southam Police Station
High Street
Southam
Tel : 01926 415000
Email : southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
We are advising horse owners to be vigilant and report anything suspicious, following reports of horses manes being plaited and horses being marked whilst they out at grass.
Rumours are circulating in both the press and on internet forums that this could be in preparation for their theft.
There is clearly a great deal of speculation around the matter, and it remains unclear whether these reports are as a result of criminal activity and trespassing or whether the horses in question have rubbed their manes, if the wind has caused the plait like tangles or if children have been involved.
Kind Regards,
SOUTHAM FARM WATCH
Southam Police Station
High Street
Southam
Tel : 01926 415000
Email : southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
Trading Standards Update - 07/06/2011
07/06/2011 Bogus Officials Offer Council Tax 'Refunds'
Warwickshire residents are warned to be on their guard against bogus officials offering council tax 'refunds'.The fraudsters operate by ringing or texting residents claiming to be from the local council, valuation office or some other company which deals with changes to Council Tax banding.
They suggest that the resident is due a council tax 'refund'. They will then ask for personal and bank details to allow them to process the 'refund' or provide a telephone number for residents to ring to provide this information. This information can then be used for fraudulent purposes.
Any Warwickshire residents receiving such a contact are advised not to give out any personal or financial information and to end the call as quickly as possible. It has been reported that some callers can get aggressive and ring back if you put the phone down, but this is all part of the scam to make you act as they want.
To report a suspected incident of the scam, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 040506.
The email alert system is a quick, simple and cost effective 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.
A list of all the latest email alerts is available on our website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards
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
Warwickshire residents are warned to be on their guard against bogus officials offering council tax 'refunds'.The fraudsters operate by ringing or texting residents claiming to be from the local council, valuation office or some other company which deals with changes to Council Tax banding.
They suggest that the resident is due a council tax 'refund'. They will then ask for personal and bank details to allow them to process the 'refund' or provide a telephone number for residents to ring to provide this information. This information can then be used for fraudulent purposes.
Any Warwickshire residents receiving such a contact are advised not to give out any personal or financial information and to end the call as quickly as possible. It has been reported that some callers can get aggressive and ring back if you put the phone down, but this is all part of the scam to make you act as they want.
To report a suspected incident of the scam, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 040506.
The email alert system is a quick, simple and cost effective 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.
A list of all the latest email alerts is available on our website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards
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
Saturday, 4 June 2011
Friday, 3 June 2011
Rural Crime Update for May from Northamptonshire Police
2 June 2011
Welcome to a rural crime update from your local Wildlife and Countryside Liaison Officer, PC Claire Salmon. We have been working hard to tackle rural crime across the county with some positive results.
A Yamaha Big Bear quad has been recovered after being spotted abandoned some distance away from where it was taken, and three people have been arrested for the theft of lead from roofs.
However, the variety of items being targeted is increasing.
Recent items stolen for their scrap value include, lead flashing from church roofs and other properties, metal garden gates, metal fencing and batteries from caravans.
Other incidents reported in May include theft/attempted theft of:
o 2 telehandlers and a Ford tractor with front loader and rear bucket attached
o 2 excavators
o Benford dumper truck and bulldozer
o Hayter Countax ride on lawnmower
o Green Kawasaki 360 quad bike
o Hay bob
o 2 bowsers
o John Deere straw chopper and a verge cutter attachment
o Set of yellow and red Michael Moore 6 metre cambridge rolls valued at £3,000
o Welder, chainsaws and strimmers
o Honda pressure washer worth £1,300
o 2 electric fencing energizers
o 2 pallets of 8’ and 10’ fencing stakes with a marker of WB210 on the tops
o 9 head collars and lead ropes from outside a stable
o Poultry equipment valued at £3,500
o Selection of trailers
Theft of fuel is a constant issue with prices increasing. Recent examples include large quantities of diesel from vehicles such as tractors and lorries whilst in storage on farms.
Several reports have been received about damage to fences and crops that have been driven over to either commit or potentially commit a crime.
Rural thefts can incur extensive losses and inconvenience. Please report any suspicious people seen on or around your property, especially circumstances where there is evidence that someone may have driven across fields and/or crops as this may be a precursor to a crime to either yours or a neighbour’s property.
Date/Time: Between 11.30pm on 31/05/11 and midnight on 01/06/11
Stolen JCB and digger driven from secure farm compound with the keys that had been left in the ignition. JCB was abandoned a short distance away and recovered.
SOUTHAM FARM WATCH
Southam Police Station
High Street
Southam
Tel : 01926 415000
Email : southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
Crime falls in Warwickshire
Since 2006 Warwickshire has seen crime fall by 27.4%.
Warwickshire Police, working with partners to protect communities from harm.
Please visit http://www.warwickshire.police.uk/ for more force news and information.
Welcome to a rural crime update from your local Wildlife and Countryside Liaison Officer, PC Claire Salmon. We have been working hard to tackle rural crime across the county with some positive results.
A Yamaha Big Bear quad has been recovered after being spotted abandoned some distance away from where it was taken, and three people have been arrested for the theft of lead from roofs.
However, the variety of items being targeted is increasing.
Recent items stolen for their scrap value include, lead flashing from church roofs and other properties, metal garden gates, metal fencing and batteries from caravans.
Other incidents reported in May include theft/attempted theft of:
o 2 telehandlers and a Ford tractor with front loader and rear bucket attached
o 2 excavators
o Benford dumper truck and bulldozer
o Hayter Countax ride on lawnmower
o Green Kawasaki 360 quad bike
o Hay bob
o 2 bowsers
o John Deere straw chopper and a verge cutter attachment
o Set of yellow and red Michael Moore 6 metre cambridge rolls valued at £3,000
o Welder, chainsaws and strimmers
o Honda pressure washer worth £1,300
o 2 electric fencing energizers
o 2 pallets of 8’ and 10’ fencing stakes with a marker of WB210 on the tops
o 9 head collars and lead ropes from outside a stable
o Poultry equipment valued at £3,500
o Selection of trailers
Theft of fuel is a constant issue with prices increasing. Recent examples include large quantities of diesel from vehicles such as tractors and lorries whilst in storage on farms.
Several reports have been received about damage to fences and crops that have been driven over to either commit or potentially commit a crime.
Rural thefts can incur extensive losses and inconvenience. Please report any suspicious people seen on or around your property, especially circumstances where there is evidence that someone may have driven across fields and/or crops as this may be a precursor to a crime to either yours or a neighbour’s property.
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Long Buckby, Kilsby RoadDate/Time: Between 11.30pm on 31/05/11 and midnight on 01/06/11
Stolen JCB and digger driven from secure farm compound with the keys that had been left in the ignition. JCB was abandoned a short distance away and recovered.
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Kind Regards,SOUTHAM FARM WATCH
Southam Police Station
High Street
Southam
Tel : 01926 415000
Email : southamfarmwatch@warwickshire.pnn.police.uk
Crime falls in Warwickshire
Since 2006 Warwickshire has seen crime fall by 27.4%.
Warwickshire Police, working with partners to protect communities from harm.
Please visit http://www.warwickshire.police.uk/ for more force news and information.
Thursday, 2 June 2011
Police Community Surgeries in Fenny Compton
The Safer Neighbourhood Team is now making fortnightly visits to the village. Their favourite venue seems to be the Coop but times vary and can be checked here LINK
Trading Standards Update - 02/06/2011
02/06/2011 Driveway Scam
Householders in Stratford upon Avon are warned to beware of door to door rogue traders offering ‘sealant’ services for driveways and patios. One consumer paid £200 to have her driveway ‘sealed’. The traders used the householder’s own hose pipe and brushes and made a terrible mess which they failed to clear up. The owner signed a contract on the doorstep and no cancellation rights were provided, as door to door traders are legally obliged to do.
It is not clear what, if anything, they sprayed on to the consumer’s driveway and the Birmingham address they provided was mail box accommodation address, making the traders very difficult to trace.
For more information, visit our website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards
02/06/2011 Alliance and Leicester Bogus Email
Computer users are warned to beware of another spate of spam phishing emails. The latest bogus email claims to have been sent by the Alliance and Leicester and warns recipients that ‘irregular’ activity has been discovered on their account. The email asks them to verify the activity before they can continue to use their account or the account will be suspended.
These bogus emails, which are sent at random by criminal gangs, hope to scare recipients in to revealing their personal or financial information by tricking them in to clicking a link on the email which would take them to a bogus website.
Never reveal your personal or financial information in an email or click on any links in suspicious emails. If you think an email from your bank is genuine, contact the bank on a publicly listed phone number.
02/06/2011 Bogus Caller Kenilworth
Warwickshire Trading Standards has received a report from a consumer about a potential bogus caller in the Kenilworth area.
The caller asked the householder if she was ‘on electric’. She then asked to read the meter and the householder agreed to meet her at her side gate. When the householder did so the caller had disappeared.
The caller did not leave a name or show a badge.
02/06/2011 Householders Warned Again About Illegal Electricity Top-Ups
Householders who use electricity prepayment meters are continuing to buy half price electricity top-up 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 UK have been affected by the doorstep scam.
Some sellers may falsely claim to be electricity supply company representatives offering 'special deals' and 'discounts' in order to sell the bogus cards. However, genuine companies never sell electricity top-ups door-to-door.
Warwickshire County Council Trading Standards Service is urging Warwickshire residents to only buy electricity credit through official channels (recognized PayPoint or Payzone shops or The Post Office).
The fraud involves only electricity, not gas, prepayment meters.
Householders in Stratford upon Avon are warned to beware of door to door rogue traders offering ‘sealant’ services for driveways and patios. One consumer paid £200 to have her driveway ‘sealed’. The traders used the householder’s own hose pipe and brushes and made a terrible mess which they failed to clear up. The owner signed a contract on the doorstep and no cancellation rights were provided, as door to door traders are legally obliged to do.
It is not clear what, if anything, they sprayed on to the consumer’s driveway and the Birmingham address they provided was mail box accommodation address, making the traders very difficult to trace.
For more information, visit our website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards
02/06/2011 Alliance and Leicester Bogus Email
Computer users are warned to beware of another spate of spam phishing emails. The latest bogus email claims to have been sent by the Alliance and Leicester and warns recipients that ‘irregular’ activity has been discovered on their account. The email asks them to verify the activity before they can continue to use their account or the account will be suspended.
These bogus emails, which are sent at random by criminal gangs, hope to scare recipients in to revealing their personal or financial information by tricking them in to clicking a link on the email which would take them to a bogus website.
Never reveal your personal or financial information in an email or click on any links in suspicious emails. If you think an email from your bank is genuine, contact the bank on a publicly listed phone number.
02/06/2011 Bogus Caller Kenilworth
Warwickshire Trading Standards has received a report from a consumer about a potential bogus caller in the Kenilworth area.
The caller asked the householder if she was ‘on electric’. She then asked to read the meter and the householder agreed to meet her at her side gate. When the householder did so the caller had disappeared.
The caller did not leave a name or show a badge.
02/06/2011 Householders Warned Again About Illegal Electricity Top-Ups
Householders who use electricity prepayment meters are continuing to buy half price electricity top-up 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 UK have been affected by the doorstep scam.
Some sellers may falsely claim to be electricity supply company representatives offering 'special deals' and 'discounts' in order to sell the bogus cards. However, genuine companies never sell electricity top-ups door-to-door.
Warwickshire County Council Trading Standards Service is urging Warwickshire residents to only buy electricity credit through official channels (recognized PayPoint or Payzone shops or The Post Office).
The fraud involves only electricity, not gas, prepayment meters.
For more information, visit our website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards
* A list of all the latest email alerts is available on our website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards
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
* A list of all the latest email alerts is available on our website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards
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
Wednesday, 1 June 2011
Southam/Feldon Community Forum Wednesday 8th June, from 6.30pm
Welcome to the Southam/Feldon Community Forum
A Chance for You to Have Your Say
Wednesday 8th June, from 6.30pm
The Dassett Primary, Memorial Road, Fenny Compton CV47 2XU
6.30pm Informal police surgery to deal with individual or confidential issues. Tea/coffee/biscuits will be available
7.00pm Welcome & Election of Chair and Vice Chair
7.05pm Local Policing Update and Questions from Residents &
identifying 3 priorities for the next meeting
· Speeding motorcycles A423 Ladbroke on Sunday mornings
· Drugs/alcohol – Wattons Lane, Park Lane and recreational park
7.20pm You Said, We Did
7.25pm Have Your Say
7.40pm Information Sharing
8.00pm Southam Vision & Town Centre Improvement update
8.10pm Transformation of the Youth Service & how it will
affect local communities in Southam/Feldon
8.40pm Public Sector budget update
8.50pm Dates 2011/12
Wednesday 21st Sept 2011 - Southam Primary
Wednesday 14th Dec 2011 - Southam Primary
Wednesday 21st March 2012- Napton Village Hall
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