Crime Prevention Advice

Dear Resident,

We are writing to you with regards to how you can access support and safeguard yourself against scams during the coronavirus outbreak.
Unfortunately not everyone out there is trustworthy and some people will try to take advantage of this unusual situation our society is facing and try to exploit people.

Listed below are some of the scams that you could be approached with, but please note that criminals and their scams come in all shapes and sizes, and they may contact you at the door, by phone, post or online:

* Be aware of people offering miracle cures or vaccines for coronavirus – there is no specific treatment for coronavirus (COVID-19)
* People impersonating healthcare workers, claiming to be offering ‘home-testing’ for coronavirus – this is a scam and these kits are not currently available to buy
* Emails saying that you can get a refund on taxes, utilities or similar - they are usually bogus and they are just trying to obtain your bank and personal details
* Fake products available to buy online that advise they can protect you or cure coronavirus - these will not help and are just designed to take your money
* Mobile phone applications that claim to give you updates on the virus but instead, they lock your phone and demand a ransom
* Calls from people purporting to be from your bank, or from the police, asking for your bank details over the phone
* People offering to do you’re shopping or collecting medication and asking for money upfront and then disappearing
 
To avoid becoming a victim of a scam, we’ve please follow our tips and advice below:

* Be cautious and listen to your instincts. Don’t be afraid to hang up, bin it, delete it or shut the door
* Take your time; don’t be rushed
* If someone claims to represent a charity, ask them for ID. Be suspicious of requests for money up front. 
* Check with family and friends before accepting offers of helps if you are unsure
* If you are online, be aware of fake news and use trusted sources such as .gov.uk or NHS.uk websites. Make sure you type the addresses in and don’t click on links in emails
* Only purchase goods from legitimate retailers and take a moment to think before parting with money or personal information
* Know who you’re dealing with - if you need help, talk to someone you know or get in touch with your local Council on the numbers below
* Protect your financial information, especially from people you don’t know. Never give your bank card or PIN to a stranger
 
We know it can be difficult to know who to trust, and we hope this information helps you to feel more informed and more able to protect yourself against these types of scams.
If you’re online or have a mobile phone Facebook Community groups and WhatsApp groups can be great ways of staying in touch with those around you.

You can also sign up to Humberside Police’s My Community Alert at www.mycommuntiyalert.co.uk to receive updates straight to your mobile or email on what’s going on in your community.
To learn more about different types of scams and how to protect yourself and others, visit the National Trading Standards website www.FriendsAgainstScams.org.uk and complete the free online training.

If you’re not online, please see the telephone helpline numbers below if you need any help or advice:
If you think you’ve been scammed, report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040
If you need advice, call the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 0808 223 1133
If you are in immediate danger, contact the police on 999
 
Kind Regards

Pc David Cave
Community Beat Manager: Haverstoe, Humberston and New Waltham WARD





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A burglary has been reported in your area.

Dear Residents/Business owners.

Log 81 of 19/03/20 refers to a Commercial Burglary reported from a business on Wilton Rd Industrial Estate.
At 0458 hrs it was reported that suspect/s gain entry via roof and carry out untidy search of premises, and leave in unknown direction, no description of suspect/s or vehicle/s. 
If you live close by please review your CCTV and reply to this message if needed.
Or, call our 101 service quoting above log number/Crime number: 16/37450/20.

During these uncertain times and many residents self isolating please take all steps to safe guard your business, 
Empty tills/vending machines of cash, review your security cameras, remove all tools from work vans etc.

Kind Regards,

Your Local Community Policing Team
Knoll Street Police Station
CLEETHORPES



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A burglary has been reported in your neighbourhood

Dear Residents,

Log 233 of 10/3/20 refers to a house burglary which took place on Tollbar Ave in New Waltham. This occurred sometime between 1600hrs on 09/03/20 and 1130hrs today. The property in question is currently empty. Suspect/s climb over locked front gate and smashed both double French door window panes with unknown object. Entry and exit from same doors. No description of suspect/s or items stolen. 

Is the property next to your home currently empty? Do you have empty properties on your street?
Could you keep an eye on these properties and report anything suspicious to 101. 

Kind Regards,

Your Local Policing Team.
Knoll Street Police Station.
CLEETHORPES.




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We're Hiring! Police Officer, Humberside Police.

Dear Residents,

Fancy a change in your life? Would you like to join The Team? Love a challenge? like working with interesting people and problem solving?

Have a look on our website for more details of all the perks and pay about being a bobbie.
21K starting and you even get a degree at the end of three year apprenticeship! 
Already have a degree? no problem, this is taken into account for the two year apprenticeship.

Online applications open at 1000 hours this morning...Good Luck and we hope to see you all on board.

Your Local Policing Team.
Knoll Street Police Station.
CLEETHORPES.












 

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Fake Currency in circulation.

Dear Residents,

We have received numerous reports of fake five pound notes currently in circulation in the Cleethorpes area.
Its the new five pound note and the 'Big Ben' on the note scratches off with a coin, looks very good quality up close.
Please check your notes.
Further info if you would like to read up about it on the Action Fraud website.

Thank you.

Your Local Community Policing Team.
Knoll Street Police Station
Cleethorpes






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Humberside Police - Meeting Invitation


Dear Residents,

Dates for the next few months' Police Drop In Surgeries  (Info also available on our website) 

Thurs 13th Feb, 1400-1600hrs, New Waltham, Pavilion.
Weds 11th March, 1400-1600hrs, Humberston, Big Red, Wilton Rd.
Tues 14th Apr, 1400-1530hrs, New Waltham, Co-op Store, Station Rd.

Please keep the intel coming in, call our 101 service for any suspicious activity, The team cannot act if you do not tell us/report it, or pop in and come chat to us on one of the dates above. 

Kind Regards,

Scotty 7804 PCSO 
Team1 Humberston,Haverstoe & New Waltham Wards






 
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