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Welcome to the Southcoates neighbourhood policing team

Coronovirus (Covid-19) update

We encourage everyone to follow the Government guidance and remember #HandsFaceSpace.

Stay informed through our social media channels, find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to also sign up to My Community Alert and receive community alerts directly to your devices.

For incidents that don’t require an immediate response call our non-emergency 101 line. You can also report non-emergency crimes online via our reporting portal. In an emergency always dial 999.

Meet Your Team

Insp Philip Hinch

Sgt 1972 Russ Whittle

PC 828 Steve Chapman

PCSO 7520 Michal Placha

PCSO 7561 Anita Groves

PCSO 7588 Jacqueline Cressey (School Liaison Officer)

PCSO 7737 Michael Kelly

Community Alerts

Cadet recruitment window now open (Humberside Police)

Volunteer Police Cadet Scheme

Do you know someone aged 15 or 16
Do you someone who wants the opportunity to find out more about operational policing? How about learning transferable skills to help them in the future? Maybe they’d like the chance to get to know other young people interested in helping to shape the future of policing?

If you think that sounds like someone you know they may want to join the Volunteer Police Cadet Scheme with Humberside Police.

The Volunteer Police Cadets is a national uniformed youth organisation and is based in 6 locations around the Humberside Policing area (Grimsby, Hull, Bridlington, Goole, Beverley and Scunthorpe).

Each year applications are open to young people aged 15 & 16 years old who would like to join the wider policing family, learn more about the role the police play in our communities and help us give young people a voice.

To be a Volunteer Police Cadet you must be enthusiastic, dedicated and willing to commit to 2 hours a week (in term time only) to take part in training, learning more about policing and our partner agencies. You will also volunteer at least 3 hours a month to working alongside our full time colleagues and those in our communities.

There is no need for formal qualifications and a uniform will be provided to successful applicants. All applications will be subject to vetting procedures.

Becoming a Volunteer Police Cadet we will provide you will the opportunity to learn new skills, develop positive relationships with our partner agencies and local communities, whilst being an ambassador for Humberside Police.

Humberside Police Cadets have completed first aid courses, taken part in team building challenges and learnt all about different areas of policing from Crime Scene Investigation to Riot Training to understanding how to support the most vulnerable people in our communities.

We recognise that young people have an important part to play within their local community and the future of the police service. We are therefore committed to engaging with young people all over our force to make sure they have the opportunity to lead rewarding and productive lives.

Through the Volunteer Police Cadets we work to let the voices of young people in our communities be heard, helping to shape not only their futures but also our own.

The Volunteer Police Cadet Scheme works with young people from the ages of 15–19 to help give them an understanding of policing, you can find out more here.

The application window will close on the 30th April.

Visit our Website for to view our latest employment opportunities

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Catalytic Converter Theft reported in our area (Humberside Police)

Catalytic Converter theft

Did you know a thief can take the catalytic converter from your car in a matter of minutes and leave you to foot the bill?

Precious metals such as rhodium, platinum and palladium are used in catalytic converters. The price of some of these metals has risen sharply in recent years and as a result has led to an increase in the theft of catalytic convertors.

Cars that are most often targeted are hybrid vehicles, as these vehicles have two power sources, so the catalytic converter is used less frequently. The metals are less likely to corrode, meaning they are worth more and therefore more attractive to thieves.

Hybrid cars, Vans and SUV’s are particularly at risk, as the ride height makes access to the exhaust system beneath them easier.

To reduce the risk of having your catalytic converter stolen, you should:

Park your car in a locked garage where possible, but if this isn’t an option, then park it in a well-lit and well-populated area

Park close to fences, walls or a kerb with the exhaust being closest to the fence, wall or kerb to make the theft more difficult

Avoid parking your vehicle half on the pavement and half on the road, as this may make it easier for thieves to access the catalytic converter

If there is a fleet of vehicles, park the low clearance vehicles to block the high clearance vehicles. This will obstruct access underneath

If parking in a public car park, consider parking alongside other cars and facing you bonnet towards the wall if possible. With the catalytic converter positioned at the front of your vehicle, this will make it harder for thieves to get close enough to steal it

For thefts occurring on driveways, consider the use of a Secured by Design (SBD) approved driveway alarm and sensor. This may assist in alerting you of a potential intruder entering your driveway or garden
If your catalytic converter is bolted on, you can ask for your local garage to weld the bolts to make it more difficult to remove.

Alternatively, you can mark your catalytic converter. Please ensure any property marking is Secured by Design (SBD) approved

You can even purchase a ‘cage clamp’ which is a cage device that locks in around the converter to make it more difficult to remove. Toyota are offering a 'Catloc' for the Prius (3rd generation, 2009-2011 models) and Auris (2nd generation, 2012-2018 models). Please contact your Toyota dealership for more information

Speak to your dealership about the possibility of installing a Thatcham approved alarm and tilt sensor that will activate the alarm should any thief try to jack the vehicle up to steal the converter

If you see someone acting suspiciously under a vehicle, report it to the Police. Obtain as much information as possible, including any vehicle registrations

Visit our Website for vehicle crime prevention advice.

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Information appeal - Can you help?
As expected with the summer months, last week has seen an increase in motorcycle related anti-social behaviour and criminality with large numbers of youths using public road and local play park along with farmers fields to ride off-road motorcycles.

Sunday 4th April saw the Op Yellowfin team visit many of the hotspot area, which have been reported to police over the last number of week.

PC 515 BARLEY Neighbourhood Beat Officer at North Hull Local Policing Team said: “This is a great result after some fantastic teamwork from the Community Beat team.

“Working with our local communities helps us to tackle issues of antisocial behaviour and related criminality head on to ensure our communities remain a safe place.”

“We recognise there is still more we can do and are committed to listening to your feedback to take action in making our communities safer. To stay up to date with what our teams have been up to, sign up to my community alert in your area.”

Our plea to you is to continue to report these instances on 101 so we can paint a picture to where our teams and resources are needed the most, without your information we are unable to take this action against those involved.

Below are some of our good news stories we have also posted on social media. The team as a whole managed to capture and seized five different motorcycles being ridden either anti-socially or without the correct insurances.

www.facebook.com/HumberbeatHULL/posts/2841904992805211?__tn__=-R
twitter.com/HumberbeatHULL/status/1379056274869006336

Please either contact 101 or reply to this alert with your comments, concerns and information relating to OP Yellowfin and nuisance motorcycles.

Visit our website for crime prevention advice
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Burglary Alert - Newcomen Street and East Park Avenue area (Humberside Police)

A burglary has been reported in your area.

We have recently received reports of an unknown male attempting to gain access to homes by trying the front doors in the hope of finding that the occupant has left them insecure. This has occurred in the areas of Newcomen Street and East Park Avenue,Hull.
Please make sure that you check each day that windows and doors are secure and locked and keep your valuables out of site of passing opportunist thieves. If this has happened to you please report it to the Police on telephone number 101 or email the incident on the Humberside Police website.

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

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Community Safety News

Mid Holderness Ward – April 2021

Detailed crime and ASB data for your area can be obtained by visiting www.police.uk and following the ‘Find your Neighbourhood’ link.

What’s Happening in Your Area & Community Priorities

11 crimes reported during March 2021, increase from 6 recorded in February 2021;

The eleven crimes reported during March 2021 across the Mid Holderness Ward area of East Riding of Yorkshire are:

Residential Burglary reports: (three investigations) 2nd March Main Street Great HATFIELD glass panel removed from side door to gain entry, electrical & household goods taken; 9th March Apple Tree Close LONG RISTON 9pm a man was seen by the occupant to open the rear conservatory door who made off into fields at the rear of the property, nothing was taken. 29th March Langdale Villas SKIRLAUGH entry gained via bathroom window, cash taken.

Garage Burglary reports: No reports made.

Business Burglary reports: Pleased to report that no business burglaries were recorded during March.

Thefts: (Two Investigations) 19th/20th March The Crescent WEST NEWTON two VOODOO mountains bikes stolen from a front garden. 29th March Main Street WAWNE two bottles of wine stolen from a shop.

Damage: (Five investigations) 14th March Galfrid Road BILTON object thrown at a front by a group of youths around 9pm. 15th/16th March Back Lane BURTON PIDSEA glass in the entrance hand rail of the village hall was smashed by unknown means. 17th March Woolam Hill BURSTWICK around 9am astone thrown at a front window caused it to smash. 26th March Main Road BILTON damage to outside seating area of a social club. 29th March Church lane SPROATLEY damage to front windows of a residential property.

Vehicle Crimes: a promising further month of No reports of thefts of or from vehicles. 21st March Ash Tree Garth LONG RISTON two tyres slashed on a vehicle parking in the residents parking bays.

Drugs: (No investigations) No reports

Humbertalking has set our priorities, this month we are to:

Reduce ASB - Improve the quality of life in the community
Preventing Residential Burglary
Reduce rural crime
Road Safety

Reduce ASB - Improve the quality of life in the community

Community and Policing groups and local parish meetings have raised issues about anti-social behaviour. Anti-social behaviour is particularly common amongst young people during the evening in the Bilton, Aldbrough and Burton Pidsea area

Action
The Holderness Neighbourhood Policing Team works with our key partners and the community to reduce anti-social behaviour and the anti-social use of motor vehicles. We provide proactive responses to reports of anti-social behaviour in our neighbourhood Area and are constantly reviewing our patrol strategy to address this. We are working hard with partners to address this and ensure our market towns and rural communities are a safe place to live and work

Preventing Residential Burglary
Unfortunately the month of March has seen the first reports for several months that three household had been targeted by burglars

Action
During this month members of the Holderness Policing Team will continue be out and about providing residents with advice on home security.

Reduce rural crime
As with all rural locations, the Holderness area suffer with theft of farming machinery and vehicles along with poaching activity like hare coursing although this season draws to a welcomed end, there has been an increase in anti-social use of illegal motorcycles riding across our countryside and farming fields.

Action
OPERATION GALILEO & OPERATION YELLOWFIN - Throughout this year we have worked with volunteers on the Rural Watches across Holderness to deter rural criminality. In addition we will utilise all the available technology, crime prevention techniques and assistance from the Rural Crime Team to deter and detect crime. In addition to local officers our patrols are routinely bolstered by specialist Officers from our Roads Policing, and Operations department.

Road Safety

As with most other areas, road safety is something in which we can improve upon in our rural communities.
Action
We hold regular proactive road safety campaigns with the Highways Authority which include speed enforcement in hot spot locations

MARCH 2021 – B1239 Preston Road Bilton and B1238 Main Road Wyton have been raised, via Humbertalking, as a community concern for speeding vehicles.

With the return of all children to our primary schools, the Community Team will be conducting patrols around the school area make sure that the roads are safe for every one especial for our young members outside the schools gates with the clear message: Is this clear enough? Zigzag lines outside schools are there to protect YOUR children. NO Picking up, NO Dropping off, NO Parking, NO Excuses.

Follow the Countryside Code

The countryside has been invaluable in Britain’s recovery to improve our physical and mental wellbeing.
We are working with the NFU National Farming Union to promote respect in the countryside. This new look Countryside Code will help to engage with walkers and everyone who visits and enjoys our farmed environment, and it’s important that people follow the simple rules and respect the countryside around them.

How you can help
Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team appreciates the importance of being in the right place, at the right time, for the right reasons to reassure the public, improve public confidence and reduce crime and anti-social behaviour in the area in which we all live and work.
We encourage all residents to call and report any issues where they live so that we can deal with any issues and also step up our patrols in the area.
If you feel that there are other issues affecting you or your local community that should be given priority, please inform your local councillors or your Neighbourhood Policing Team.
The number to call for non-emergency issues is 101

News and Appeals

Please visit our website www.humberside.police.uk for the latest news & appeals

FACEBOOK users did you know? You can find out more about the work of your local officers and teams by liking their Facebook accounts: Please visit Humberside Police – East Riding of Yorkshire South www.facebook.com/HumberbeatERYS

Twitter users can keep up to date with events, alerts and traffic news within Mid Holderness by following the community team @HumberbeatERYS and @PCSODarrenB.

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SKIRLAUGH: burglary Report Langdale Villas (Humberside Police)

A burglary has been reported in your neighbourhood

occupant returned home around 10pm last night, Monday 29th March 2021, to find that their house on Langdale Villas, Skirlaugh had been broken into.

The Intruder had entered the property by forcing the rear bathroom window of the bungalow and made off with cash.

If you witnessed anything suspicious between 2pm and 10pm on 29th March when the property was left secure and have not yet spoken with the Police or have captured anything suspicious on your CCTV; please call the police on 101 with investigation number 16/35608/21

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

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What's Happening In Your Area?

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Anti–Social Behaviour: Ward Area We understand the community are concerned regarding Anti-Social Behaviour. We have been working closely with local partners to identify those responsible whilst also seeing that changes are made to the local environment so as to design out the problems. When suspects have been identified, proportionate action is being taken to hold them to account while also diverting them away from causing further issues. This work has assisted in an overall decrease of ASB reports. This is a great success and could not have been achieved without our partner agencies and the community as a whole. We would also encourage the community to report any issues by calling Humberside Police on 101 (non-emergency number) or Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Humber Talking Humber Talking is a way of connecting with the people we serve and understanding what’s important to them. We have been visiting over 6500 households in the Southcoates Ward area and asking a number of questions. For those we have been unable to speak to directly, information has been made available on how to take part in the survey. This has enabled us to find out how the community feel about the area and what is affecting your community. On a very positive note the community are telling us that the Southcoates ward in a good area to live in, which is quiet, friendly with good amenities and good neighbours. On another very positive note, the vast majority of residents have also informed us that they have no issues and believe that we be there if they needed us. You said, we did. Although very positive comments from the Southcoates Community, we are not resting on our laurels. We still of lots of work to do as we continue to serve our communities to make them safer and stronger. We have also received feedback in relation to issues that are affecting the community. These issues have ranged from Anti-Social Behaviour, Speeding, drugs use and parking issues. Regarding Anti-Social Behaviour we have recently dealt with a number of individuals both by way of prosecution and working with our partners. We have also been running Operation Yellowfin which has targeted issues involving individuals on motor cycles. We have seized a number of vehicles and prosecuted a number of individuals. I am pleased to inform you that we have seen over a 10% reduction in ASB. Regarding speeding we have been working with our partners in order to reduce and education motorists. We have been working with local schools and involving the students in specific operations to educate motorists. This has been received very positively by both the schools and motorists. We continue to develop intelligence and execute warrants regarding the use of drugs. Our partners are aware of issues regarding parking in the Southcoates area and they are working hard to improve this issue where they can.
Speeding: Bilsdale Grove We understand the community are concerned regarding vehicles speeding in the area. We are working with our partner agencies to access the area and take appropriate action. We have recently undertaken a project involving local schools and the pupils. This has involved the Police and the pupils (working safely together) in stopping vehicles and offering safety advice. This has been a great success, evidenced by the feedback from the schools and those individuals stopped. Further work/consultation will be starting in 2020 in relation to traffic calming measures. Planned work on traffic calming measures on Bilsdale Grove have been delayed due to the current COVID Pandemic
Neighbourhood Policing Team pages COVID update/intro: We begin 2021 with a sense of renewed optimism looking forward to the year ahead and the opportunities it may present. We remain very aware of the impact that the current Covid-19 public health emergency is placing on individuals, families and our communities as a whole across Southcoates Ward. With the ever changing situation, we remain resolute in our commitment, effort and energy, continuing to plan and work with community groups and our partners across the Public Sector, to reduce the impact of Covid-19 on our local communities and to keep you all safe. In Southcoates Ward the vast majority of you have been doing what’s right for a long time, following the government guidelines to help reduce the spread of Coronavirus and keeping one another safe. We continue to use the 4E’s approach to policing Covid-19; engage, explain, encourage and finally enforce the regulations where applicable. You may have seen on our social media channels and in the local media that in recent weeks we have seen an increase in house parties and larger gatherings. Where there have been clear breaches of the regulations we have taken proportionate and necessary action, issuing appropriate fines to individuals. As vaccination roll out continues across health care settings in (area/s) you will see your local officers in attendance, providing reassurance around key vaccination sites. Regardless of Covid 19, our policing focus remains to protect the most vulnerable, keep people safe and to respond to serious crime. Our neighbourhood policing activity will continue to be focused on maintaining our core operational duties and delivering our Neighbourhood Policing Strategy. The provision of highly visible and locally connected neighbourhood policing teams remain the foundation of our force operating model.
Police Surgeries / Zoom Meetings Our regular advertised Police Surgeries have had to be cancelled due to the current COVID Pandemic. However, should you need to contact us for any non urgent help or advice then please feel free to contact any of our officers via 101 or you can email PrestonRoad@humberside.pnn.police.uk. PC 0828 CHAPMAN will be also be holding a SOUTHCOATES WARD SURGERY via the ZOOM online video chat application at 13:00 hours on the following dates: 19th April 2021 10th MAY 2021 31st May 2021 Please download the application and if you wish to join in then use the following details to log in: MEETING ID NUMBER - 389 990 7366 PASS CODE - 1SHVd4 We look forward to hearing from you!
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 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

Details

Anti–Social Behaviour: Ward Area

We understand the community are concerned regarding Anti-Social Behaviour.

We have been working closely with local partners to identify those responsible whilst also seeing that changes are made to the local environment so as to design out the problems.

When suspects have been identified, proportionate action is being taken to hold them to account while also diverting them away from causing further issues.

This work has assisted in an overall decrease of ASB reports. This is a great success and could not have been achieved without our partner agencies and the community as a whole.

We would also encourage the community to report any issues by calling Humberside Police on 101 (non-emergency number) or Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

Humber Talking

Humber Talking is a way of connecting with the people we serve and understanding what’s important to them.

We have been visiting over 6500 households in the Southcoates Ward area and asking a number of questions.

For those we have been unable to speak to directly, information has been made available on how to take part in the survey. This has enabled us to find out how the community feel about the area and what is affecting your community.

On a very positive note the community are telling us that the Southcoates ward in a good area to live in, which is quiet, friendly with good amenities and good neighbours.

On another very positive note, the vast majority of residents have also informed us that they have no issues and believe that we be there if they needed us.

You said, we did.

Although very positive comments from the Southcoates Community, we are not resting on our laurels. We still of lots of work to do as we continue to serve our communities to make them safer and stronger.

We have also received feedback in relation to issues that are affecting the community. These issues have ranged from Anti-Social Behaviour, Speeding, drugs use and parking issues.

Regarding Anti-Social Behaviour we have recently dealt with a number of individuals both by way of prosecution and working with our partners. We have also been running Operation Yellowfin which has targeted issues involving individuals on motor cycles. We have seized a number of vehicles and prosecuted a number of individuals. I am pleased to inform you that we have seen over a 10% reduction in ASB.

Regarding speeding we have been working with our partners in order to reduce and education motorists. We have been working with local schools and involving the students in specific operations to educate motorists. This has been received very positively by both the schools and motorists.

We continue to develop intelligence and execute warrants regarding the use of drugs.

Our partners are aware of issues regarding parking in the Southcoates area and they are working hard to improve this issue where they can.

Speeding: Bilsdale Grove

We understand the community are concerned regarding vehicles speeding in the area.

We are working with our partner agencies to access the area and take appropriate action.

We have recently undertaken a project involving local schools and the pupils. This has involved the Police and the pupils (working safely together) in stopping vehicles and offering safety advice.

This has been a great success, evidenced by the feedback from the schools and those individuals stopped.

Further work/consultation will be starting in 2020 in relation to traffic calming measures.

Planned work on traffic calming measures on Bilsdale Grove have been delayed due to the current COVID Pandemic

Neighbourhood Policing Team pages COVID update/intro:

We begin 2021 with a sense of renewed optimism looking forward to the year ahead and the opportunities it may present. We remain very aware of the impact that the current Covid-19 public health emergency is placing on individuals, families and our communities as a whole across Southcoates Ward. With the ever changing situation, we remain resolute in our commitment, effort and energy, continuing to plan and work with community groups and our partners across the Public Sector, to reduce the impact of Covid-19 on our local communities and to keep you all safe.

In Southcoates Ward the vast majority of you have been doing what’s right for a long time, following the government guidelines to help reduce the spread of Coronavirus and keeping one another safe. We continue to use the 4E’s approach to policing Covid-19; engage, explain, encourage and finally enforce the regulations where applicable. You may have seen on our social media channels and in the local media that in recent weeks we have seen an increase in house parties and larger gatherings. Where there have been clear breaches of the regulations we have taken proportionate and necessary action, issuing appropriate fines to individuals. As vaccination roll out continues across health care settings in (area/s) you will see your local officers in attendance, providing reassurance around key vaccination sites.

Regardless of Covid 19, our policing focus remains to protect the most vulnerable, keep people safe and to respond to serious crime. Our neighbourhood policing activity will continue to be focused on maintaining our core operational duties and delivering our Neighbourhood Policing Strategy. The provision of highly visible and locally connected neighbourhood policing teams remain the foundation of our force operating model.

Police Surgeries / Zoom Meetings

Our regular advertised Police Surgeries have had to be cancelled due to the current COVID Pandemic.

However, should you need to contact us for any non urgent help or advice then please feel free to contact any of our officers via 101 or you can email PrestonRoad@humberside.pnn.police.uk.

PC 0828 CHAPMAN will be also be holding a SOUTHCOATES WARD SURGERY via the ZOOM online video chat application at 13:00 hours on the following dates:

19th April 2021

10th MAY 2021

31st May 2021

Please download the application and if you wish to join in then use the following details to log in:

MEETING ID NUMBER - 389 990 7366

PASS CODE - 1SHVd4

We look forward to hearing from you!

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 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

Last Updated 16 Apr 2021

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Community Alerts

Cadet recruitment window now open (Humberside Police)

Catalytic Converter Theft reported in our area (Humberside Police)

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