On 17/07/2018 2 vehicles were acting suspiciously in Airmyn. The vehicles were described as a red Hylux Invincible pick up truck and a black BMW 118. The vehicles contained 2 adult males and 2 teenagers. No further descriptions. Please be vigilant and report anything suspicious to us. 

On Tuesday July 17th  2018 between 10:00-14:00 hours the  police will be at the Blacktoft nature reserve answering your questions about wildlife/rural crime. Please come along and have a chat. 

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NW National Support Team

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Police log 351 11/07/2018 refers. A suspicious male has been in the Marina Avenue area of Snaith at approximately 15:00 hours of today. The male is described as white,  5ft 10, heavy build with blonde/ginger hair, late 40's and wearing a dark gillet and dark trousers. He was driving a new white Transit style van VRM NJ63BYU. Please be vigilant and report anything suspicious to us on the non emergency number 101. 

Watch out for these fake Argos texts offering refunds

These fake text messages purport to be from Argos and claim that you’re owed a refund. The link in the messages lead to phishing websites designed to steal your personal information, as well as payment details.

Always question unsolicited requests for your personal or financial information in case it’s a scam. Never automatically click on a link in an unexpected email or text.

On Tuesday 17th July 2018 between 10:00-14:00 we will be at the Blacktoft Nature Reserve discussing rural crime. Please come and join us. The event is part of the  Rural Crime Prevention week which runs  between 14th-22nd July 2018. 

Between 0800 and 0900 on Sun 01/07/2018 at the fishing lakes in Sessay, North Yorkshire. 2 vehicles were broken into and Fishing gear stolen

Taken was a pole holdall containing fishing poles and landing nets.

The pole is a Daiwa air Z, black with 3 silver sections, inside a drennan black holdall with aqua trim. The 2 landing nets are also diawa tournament black with silver section and end

 If you have witnessed this incident or heard anything please contact Police on 101 ref NYP-01072018-0276

 

Dear Neighbourhood Watch supporter,

Our application process is now open for Trustee positions on the Neighbourhood Watch Network (NWN) Board.

This year, we are hoping to build on the success of our current Board by seeking individuals with skills and/or experience in the following areas;


Leadership (Chair & Vice Chair positions)
Organisation and governance (Secretary position)
Financial management (Treasurer position)
Neighbourhood Watch membership (x3 positions)
Impact, evaluation and research
Youth engagement
Government policy
Fundraising 
Digital technology


 If you are interested in any of the above roles, please complete an application form and return to NWN by no later than 12 July 2018. Return details are listed within the application form.

 

To download the application form and find out more, please click the following links;

Trustee Application Form
Trustee Application Guidance Notes
Trustees Roles and Responsibilities

 

The election of successful candidates will take place at the NWN Annual General Meeting (AGM) due to take place on Thursday 2 August 2018, in London. Appointments are due to be announced across the Network shortly after the AGM.

 

If you have any questions about the available positions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with sundeep.moore@ourwatch.org.uk

 

Kind regards,

NWN  National Support Team

There is concern that victims of previous Computer Software Service Fraud (CSSF) are being re-targeted for “owed money”. The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) reports that CSSF scammers are returning to contact previous victims, requesting that they pay money owed for a fake malware protection service they had provided. Alternatively, the fraudster will ask for a new subscription fee in return for protection from a new threat. The victims that have made payments to the fraudsters have done so via credit/debit card payments. In some instances threatening and aggressive language has been used against victims, as part of the attempt to coerce them into sending money.

 

Computer Software Service Fraud involves the victim being contacted, told that there is a problem with their computer, and that for a fee this issue can be resolved. The aim of the fraudster at this point is usually to gain remote access to the victim’s computer and, subsequently, access to their online banking account. No fix actually occurs. The victims will often be cold-called or will receive a pop-up on their computer, prompting them to phone the suspect.

 

Since the beginning of this year (2018), the total loss for repeat victims of CSSF has been reported as £16,712.85. The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau has noticed an increase in such reports since the beginning of May.

 

Protect Yourself

 

• If you receive such an unsolicited call or pop-up, do not make a payment. Always ensure you know who you are talking to. If in doubt, hang up immediately.

• Do not allow remote access to your computer.

• Don’t be rushed or pressured into making a decision. Under no circumstances would a genuine bank, or another trusted organisation, force you to make a financial transaction on the spot; they would never ask you to transfer money into another account for fraud reasons. Remember to stop and take time to carefully consider your actions.

• Listen to your instincts. If something feels wrong then it is usually right to question it.  Criminals may lull you into a false sense of security when you are out and about or rely on your defences being down when you’re in the comfort of your own home. They may appear trustworthy, but they may not be who they claim to be.

 

For more information about how to protect yourself online, visit www.cyberaware.gov.uk and takefive-stopfraud.org.uk

 

If you have been a victim of fraud or cybercrime, report it to us at Actionfraud.police.uk, or by calling 0300 123 2040.

These fake text messages purport to be from EE and claim that you haven’t paid a bill. The link in the message leads to a phishing website designed to steal your EE account login details, as well as personal & financial information.

Don’t be tricked into giving a fraudster access to your personal or financial details. Never automatically click on a link or attachment in an unexpected email or text.

For more information on how to stay secure online, visit www.cyberaware.gov.uk

It’s National Neighbourhood Watch Week 2018 (NNWW18) and we’ve got some exciting news to share with you!

 

This year to mark NNWW18 we’ve created a fantastic, brand new section of our popular website to share new and important information on keeping you and your neighbours safe. Because crime is changing and we want to do our bit to make all communities safer and stronger across England and Wales .

 

Click here to look at all the new information we’re sharing about crimes and modern issues that cause such significant harm in our communities.

 

NNWW18 runs until next Sunday, June 24– it’s our annual week of social action across our network of 2.3 million member households - so it’s a perfect time to take a look and share the knowledge!

 

On our website you’ll find new information, statistics and practical Toolkits that you can share on:

•             Domestic Abuse – which we know affects all communities

•             Serious Violence – particularly knife crime

•             Vulnerability and loneliness – affecting more people as families become more mobile

•             Fraud and scams – electronic and traditional

•             High harm crimes – Modern Slavery, Child Sexual Exploitation etc.

 

Please do tell us what you’re doing to mark NNWW18 – email Lisa Parker lisa.parker@ourwatch.org.uk so we can showcase your good work across our media channels!

 

The Twitter hashtag for the week is #NNWW18 and you can follow us at @N_Watch

 

Have a great week!

Neighbourhood Watch Network

The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau has identified an increasing number of reports submitted to Action Fraud from the public concerning courier fraud.
 

Fraudsters are contacting victims by telephone and purporting to be a police officer or bank official. To substantiate this claim, the caller might be able to confirm some easily obtainable basic details about the victim such as their full name and address. They may also offer a telephone number for the victim to call to check that they are genuine; this number is not genuine and simply redirects to the fraudster who pretends to be a different person. After some trust has been established, the fraudster will then, for example, suggest;
 

- Some money has been removed from a victim’s bank account and staff at their local bank branch are responsible.

- Suspects have already been arrested but the “police” need money for evidence.

- A business such as a jewellers or currency exchange is operating fraudulently and they require assistance to help secure evidence.

 

Victims are then asked to cooperate in an investigation by attending their bank and withdrawing money, withdrawing foreign currency from an exchange or purchasing an expensive item to hand over to a courier for examination who will also be a fraudster. Again, to reassure the victim, a safe word might be communicated to the victim so the courier appears genuine.
 

At the time of handover, unsuspecting victims are promised the money they’ve handed over or spent will be reimbursed but in reality there is no further contact and the money is never seen again.

Protect Yourself


Your bank or the police will never:

- Phone and ask you for your PIN or full banking password.

- Ask you to withdraw money to hand over to them for safe-keeping, or send someone to your home to collect cash, PIN, cards or cheque books if you are a victim of fraud.

 

Don’t assume an email or phone call is authentic
Just because someone knows your basic details (such as your name and address or even your mother’s maiden name), it doesn’t mean they are genuine. Be mindful of who you trust – criminals may try and trick you into their confidence by telling you that you’ve been a victim of fraud
 

Stay in control

If something feels wrong then it is usually right to question it. Have the confidence to refuse unusual requests for personal or financial information.

 

For more information about how to protect yourself online visit

www.cyberaware.gov.uk  and www.takefive.stopfraud.org.uk  

A girl arrested in connection with an assault in Weymouth has been given a youth caution.

At around 9.20pm on Friday 17 November 2017 Dorset Police received a report from the ambulance service that a man had been located in an alleyway between Newstead Road and Holland Road.

The victim – a 29-year-old man – had sustained a serious head injury and was taken to Dorset County Hospital for treatment. He was released from hospital the following day.

It was reported that the same man had been robbed of his rucksack and mobile phone shortly before the assault.

A 17-year-old girl was arrested and has been given a youth caution for assault, which will require her to attend appointments and engage with the Youth Offending Service.

A 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of robbery but has been released without charge.

Four other local teenagers – two boys aged 16 and one aged 15 as well as a 19-year-old girl – also attended voluntary police interviews in relation to the offences but no charges have been brought against any of them.

Please cancel your observations for the woman reported as missing from Budleigh Salterton known as Penny Turner, 80 years of age. 

Penny has been located safe and well. 

Thank you for your assistance.

Your observations are requested for the following woman reported as missing from Budleigh Salterton and last seen at 11.30am today, Tuesday 12 June 2018.

She is known as Penny Turner and is described as white, 80 years of age, medium build, 5 feet 6 inches in height, hair tied back in a bun which is grey with yellow tinges, wearing a red doubled breasted coat, green striped shirt, trousers - colour unknown, and red shoes.

We have concerns for her welfare.

If you see a woman of this description or have any information please phone 999 quoting log 452 12 June 2018.

Thank you.