The 2018 FIFA World Cup will take place from 14th June – 15th July 2018.  The worldwide demand for match tickets is expected to be significant. Action Fraud have been alerted to several websites which are offering World Cup Tickets for sale, some at highly inflated prices. A FIFA spokesperson said:

 

“FIFA regards the illicit sale and distribution of tickets as a very serious issue and it has been reminding all football fans that FIFA.com/tickets is the only official and legitimate website on which to buy 2018 FIFA World Cup tickets.”

 

“FIFA has received various complaints and enquiries by customers of non-authorised ticket sales platforms, and has consistently confirmed that these companies cannot guarantee access to the stadiums as the respective tickets may be cancelled. Insofar customers are at risk of investing a high amount of money (also for travelling and accommodation) without having the certainty to actually be able to attend the matches.”

 

FIFA have also warned that “any tickets obtained from any other source, such as ticket brokers, internet auctions or unofficial ticket exchange platforms, will be automatically rendered void and invalid”.

 

Action Fraud received over six hundred reports and intelligence submissions in relation to the previous World Cup so it’s vital that football fans exercise caution when considering a purchase or making a transaction.

 

Protect yourself:
 

• Don’t take the risk. Tickets for the World Cup 2018 can only be purchased directly from FIFA. For more information, please visit www.FIFA.com/tickets. 

• A FAN ID is required for fans to be able to enter the 2018 FIFA World Cup stadiums. Exercise caution if using a third party to obtain your FAN ID for you. You may be charged inflated costs for the service and your personal details may be compromised. For more information, please visit www.fan-id.ru.

• Visit the Take Five website for the latest guidance on how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud.

• For useful advice and information on the World Cup please visit the Government Guidance Pages; www.gov.uk/guidance/be-on-the-ball-world-cup-2018

A burglary has been reported in your neighbourhood

If you saw or heard anything, or have any information about the below incident please call 101, quoting the log number provided.

Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org


Log Number:

Location:

Date and time:

Details:

Dear Resident,

This alert is to make you aware that there has been an increase of burglaries in the area. In many cases the owners have either been on holiday or away from their premises. Could I take this opportunity to reinforce residents that most burglars are not master criminals, however they are opportunists.  If we all follow the attached crime prevention advice, we will be in a better position to protect our valuables and prevent the crime from happening in the first place.


Visit our Website for burglary prevention advice and register your property with Immobilise here.

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A burglary has been reported in your neighbourhood

If you saw or heard anything, or have any information about the below incident please call 101, quoting the log number provided.

Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org


Log Number:

Location:

Date and time:

Details:

Dear Resident,

This alert is to make you aware that there has been an increase of burglaries in the area. In many cases the owners have either been on holiday or away from their premises. Could I take this opportunity to reinforce residents that most burglars are not master criminals, however they are opportunists.  If we all follow the attached crime prevention advice, we will be in a better position to protect our valuables and prevent the crime from happening in the first place. 


Visit our Website for burglary prevention advice and register your property with Immobilise here.

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www.nationalruralcrimenetwork.net/research/internal/2018survey/

Please take the time to fully complete this survey .
Thanks 
 

An arson has been reported in your
neighbourhood.

We are investigating a case of Arson. If you saw or heard anything suspicious, or have any information about the below incident please call 101, quoting the log number provided.

Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

If you see anyone acting suspiciously call us as soon as possible on 101 or in an emergency 999.

 

Log Number: 423

Location: HAVERSTOE PARK, HARDYS ROAD, CLEETHORPES

Date and time: 14/04/2018 17:40 hours

Details: We are investigating a report of arson where some youths have lit a fire within Haverstoe Park and were throwing piles of paper and plastic bottles on top of it. No significant damage was caused nor was anybody injured.

If anyone noticed anything suspicious within Haverstoe Park around this time, would you be able to contact us?

Kind Regards

Pc David Cave




Visit Humberside Fire & Rescue website to learn how to reduce the risk of arson. Follow us on  

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Crime Prevention Advice

Dear All,

I'm the Community Beat Manager for Humberston and New Waltham Ward.

Welcome to My Community Alert and thank you for signing up. This system is designed to allow us to share information much more quickly and efficiently than has been possible in the past. 

I'll be posting regular alerts as and when relevant and you'll be able to reply directly to those alerts. This isn't an alternative to the 101 number which should still be used to report incidents to the Police.

There is a lot of crime prevention advice on this site which is well worth spending time browsing.

Finally, can I ask that you mention My Community Alert to your friends and neighbours. The larger this community gets the more powerful it will become,

Kind Regards,
 
PC 995 David Cave
Communities Beat Manager,
Humberston and New Waltham Ward (AB1),
Cleethorpes South Police Station,
Cleethorpes
DN35 8AW




Visit our website for crime prevention advice

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Crime Prevention Advice

Dear All,

I'm the Community Beat Manager for the Haverstoe Ward.

Welcome to My Community Alert and thank you for signing up. This system is designed to allow us to share information much more quickly and efficiently than has been possible in the past. 

I'll be posting regular alerts as and when relevant and you'll be able to reply directly to those alerts. This isn't an alternative to the 101 number which should still be used to report incidents to the Police.

There is a lot of crime prevention advice on this site which is well worth spending time browsing.

Finally, can I ask that you mention My Community Alert to your friends and neighbours. The larger this community gets the more powerful it will become,

Kind Regards,
 
PC 995 David Cave
Communities Beat Manager,
Haverstoe Ward (AB3),
Cleethorpes South Police Station,
Cleethorpes
DN35 8AW




Visit our website for crime prevention advice

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Fraudulent websites alleging to offer cryptocurrency investments are dishonestly using the image of Martin Lewis, the founder and editor for moneysavingexpert.com, as an endorsement for their companies.


The adverts using Martin Lewis to promote illicit schemes can be found on social media and other websites. Clicking on the advert takes you to the full article where Martin Lewis image is presented along with fake quotes recommending investments in bitcoin and other digital currencies with the fraudulent “company”. Alternatively clicking on the advert will take you to a page where you are required to input your contact details, the suspect company then phones you and encourages you to invest.


Martin Lewis has published a warning to the public saying “I don’t do adverts. If you ever see one with my face or name on it, it is without my permission, and usually a scam”. The full article can be found here; blog.moneysavingexpert.com/2018/03/13/martin-lewis-spread-word-dont-believe-scam-bitcoin-code-bitcoin-trading-ads/?_.


Similarly these fraudulent websites are also misusing images and fabricating recommendations from the investors on Dragons Den. These adverts also claim the investors on the panel trade in cryptocurrencies using their services to try and legitimise their company.

  

What you need to do
 


Don’t assume it’s authentic: Professional-looking websites, adverts or social media posts don’t indicate that an investment opportunity is genuine. Criminals can exploit the names of well-known brands or individuals to make their scams appear legitimate.
Don’t be rushed or pressured into making a decision: A genuine bank or financial organisation won’t force you to make a financial transaction on the spot. Always be wary if you’re pressured to invest quickly or promised returns that sound too good to be true.
Stay in control: Avoid unsolicited investment offers, especially those over cold calls. If you’re thinking about making an investment, get impartial advice from an independent financial adviser – never use an adviser from the company that contacted you, as this may be part of the scam.
Visit Take Five (takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/advice/) and Cyber Aware (cyberaware.gov.uk) for more information about how to protect yourself online.

Crime Prevention Advice

There is a rumour circulating on Facebook that if you type BFF in comments, and it shows up in green, then it means your Facebook account is secure.

THIS IS A HOAX!

Although it is true that Facebook comments including the word “BFF” in green are among known animations, its appearance (or lack thereof) is not related to account security in any way. A missing green “BFF” does not indicate anyone’s account was compromised ay any point, and instead most likely relates to browser settings

This article explains:
www.snopes.com/fact-check/does-facebooks-bff-prove-account-secure/
 
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Crime Prevention Advice


We have recently had a spate of dwelling burglaries in the Croft Baker ward area, to protect your property and help us return it to you if you are unfortunate enough to be a victim of crime, follow this advice from your Neighbourhood Policing Team:

*Do not hide spare keys in your garden for family members to use, leave them with someone you trust. Burglars know where to look.
*Take all house and car keys with you when you go to bed, burglars will use your car to take your belongings away with them.
*Keep all doors and windows locked, even when you are in the house. Sneak in burglaries happen day and night.
*Fit good quality locks to doors and windows.
*Change locks when you move into a new home, you never know who has spare keys to your property.
*Use timers to operate lights & radios to make your home appear occupied. When you are out of on holiday.
*Instal a good quality burglar alarm and consider installing a CCTV system.
*Join Neighbourhood Watch.
*Register your belongings on the FREE property database Immobilise.com, ALL types of property can be registered. If police find stolen property we can reunite it with the owner. (see attached PDF file)

Report any suspicious activity in your area to the police by dialling 101 for non emergency and 999 in an emergency.
 
Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
 

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Victims receive a telephone call from someone purporting to be a bailiff enforcing a court judgement, attempting to recover funds for a non-existent debt. The fraudsters state the debt originates from the victim not paying a magazine advertisement subscription.

 

A variety of magazine names and publishers are being used by the fraudsters, who also commonly use the names of certified Bailiff Enforcement Agents such “Scott Davis”, “Stephen King” and “Mark Taylor”. These are names of certified Bailiff Enforcement Agents employed by debt enforcement companies.
 

The fraudsters request that the debt be repaid by bank transfer. If the victim refuses, they threaten to visit the victim’s home or place of work to recover the debt that is owed.

 

Once the money has been transferred, victims are not provided with receipt details of the payment or contact details. Later when victims make enquiries, they’ll discover that the debt did not exist, and often that no advertisement was placed.

 

This type of fraud is nationwide. Since 2017, there have been 52 Action Fraud Reports relating to this fraud. From the reports received, there are a range of different businesses and individuals being targeted.

 

Protection Advice:
 

1. Listen to your instinct: just because someone knows your basic details, such as your name and address, it doesn’t mean they are genuine.

 

2. Stay in control: always question cold callers: always contact the companies directly using a known email or phone number.

 

3. Don’t be rushed or pressured into making a decision: a legitimate company will be prepared to wait whilst you verify information.

 

If you have been affected by this, or any other type of fraud, report it to Action Fraud by visiting www.actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040.

 

Visit Take Five (takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/advice/) and Cyber Aware (cyberaware.gov.uk) for more information about how to protect yourself online.

Action Fraud has received several reports indicating that sellers of items on online marketplace websites are falling victim to fraud by bogus buyers. Typically, the bogus buyers contact the seller wanting to purchase the item for sale and advise they will be sending the requested amount via PayPal or other electronic payment method. The seller then receives a fake, but official looking email stating they have been paid more than the asking price and to send the difference back to the buyer’s bank account. In reality, no money has ever been sent to the seller; the bogus buyer has spoofed an email and purported to be an online payment company. All contact is then severed with the seller.

 

It is important to remember that selling anything could make you a target to these fraudsters however the NFIB has identified that those offering sofas, large furniture and homeware are particularly vulnerable.

 

Protection Advice

 

• Don’t assume an email or phone call is authentic. Remember criminals can imitate any email address. Stay in control. Always use a trusted payment method online, such as Paypal, and have the confidence to refuse unusual requests for payment like bank transfers.

 

• Don’t be rushed or pressured into making a decision.  Always verify that you have received payment from the buyer before completing a sale.

 

• Listen to your instincts.  Criminals will try and make unusual behaviour, like overpaying, seem like a genuine mistake.

 

Visit Take Five (takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/advice/) and Cyber Aware (cyberaware.gov.uk) for more information about how to protect yourself online.

 

If you have been affected by this, or any other type of fraud, report it to Action Fraud by visiting www.actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040.

Suspicious circumstances reported in your area

There continue to be reports of rogue trader incidents across North and North East Lincolnshire – where persons posing as legitimate tradesmen (often wearing clothing with a company logo on and a liveried van) attend properties unannounced and uninvited and offer to carry out work on driveways, gardens and roofs and/or general handyman type jobs. Where the homeowner agrees to the work being carried out, a price is agreed but that price often rises when the work is completed due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’ and the homeowner can be intimidated into paying an extortionate amount for work which is rarely up to standard.
 
Rogue trading is not a civil matter, the perpetrators are committing unlawful acts and can be prosecuted. However prevention is always better than detection so please spread the word that police advice is never to agree to any work being carried out by any ‘tradesman’ who has turned up uninvited.
 
There is no specific area that is being targeted but with the warmer weather on its way, there is likely to be an increase in this type of offence and we can all play a part in reducing the number of victims.
  
Be alert, but not alarmed by following these steps:
 
ü  Do not allow anyone you don’t know (especially those who attend unexpectedly or uninvited) into your house regardless of how genuine they seem.
ü  Never agree to work being carried out at your property to a tradesman who has turned up uninvited.
ü  Fit a chain to your door so you can check who is there without fully opening the door.
ü  Report suspicious activity to the police on 101 – persons or vehicles who look out of place in your community or whom you have seen knocking on several doors, for instance.
ü  Having been approached by a rogue trader and having declined their offer, if the person refuses to leave and becomes aggressive and intimidating, call 999.
ü  If descriptions of persons involved and/or vehicle details can be obtained and provided to police that would be ideal but never put yourself at risk in trying to obtain information.
ü  When you visit your family, friends and neighbours talk to them about this message, especially those who might be vulnerable. You can use the share button at the bottom of this message for those with social media. 

If you have any information about those responsible for this type of crime and want to remain anonymous you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
 
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A large, illegally set trammel type net has been removed from the tidal R.Thames. This was reported to the Environment Agency at approximately 1800 25/03/18 as the net was exposed over low water. The net, measuring approximately 100m x 2m, was set in the river near Ham House, Richmond. Please report any suspicious sightings to the EA hotline number 0800 80 70 60 . 

Police Drop-in Surgery Wednesday 21st March 2018

Pop along to our Police Surgery and come and have a chat 
We have some Crime Prevention Leaflets to give out to you. 

Look forward to seeing you :)

PCSO 7823 Keeley Burrows