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Community Alerts

FIFA World Cup 2018 Ticket Alert (Action Fraud (NFIB))

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

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national Rural Crime Survey (Angling Trust)

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

Please take the time to fully complete this survey .
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The 2018 Rural Crime Survey, has just been launched. Feel free to complete the survey if appropriate

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

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Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Investments and Fake Endorsements (Action Fraud (NFIB))

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.

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Does Facebooks BFF prove your account is secure? NO (Humberside Police)

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/

Links and attachments: Humberside Police will only ever link you to secure web-sites we trust. We will only send you attachments where we believe it is absolutely necessary.

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Magazine Advertise Debt Alert (Action Fraud (NFIB))

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.

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Online Marketplace Fraud Advice For Sellers (Action Fraud (NFIB))

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.

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Easter Crackdown on Illegal Fishing (Angling Trust)

Please see the latest press release from the EA in the North East and Yorkshire
Any information or reports of illegal fishing, please contact the EA on 0800 807060

www.gov.uk/government/news/easter-crackdown-on-illegal-fishing

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Nets found in the Thames (Angling Trust)

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 .

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Please read the below about Operation Clampdown 6 and report any incidents to the Environment Agency hotline on 0800 807060 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

www.anglingtrust.net/news.asp?itemid=4367&itemTitle=Operation+CLAMPDOWN+6+to+target+illegal+fishing+during+close+season&section=29&sectionTitle=Angling+Trust+News

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Here’s our latest e-newsletter Our News.

We’ve listened to your feedback and this time we’ve included the newsletter as an attachment to this Alert message.

You can also click here to read the newsletter on our website.

This edition contains some great advice including

a new campaign from Dogs Trust to help stop dog theft
keeping your email secure
plus lots of news from across our network.

We hope you enjoy it but please do not reply to this message !
If you need to change your details on the Neighbourhood Alert messaging system you will need to log-in to do so!
Best wishes,
the Neighbourhood Watch Network

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Any information on the below, please contact North Yorkshire Police

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-43209065

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How to protect your email against criminals (Action Fraud (NFIB))

Email accounts contain more than just your emails.

Email accounts contain a wealth of sensitive information. Criminals can use your email to reset passwords or obtain personal and financial information, such as your bank details, full address or DOB, leaving you vulnerable to identity theft and fraud.

Secure your email account with two simple steps…

1 - Use a strong, separate password
2 - Enable two-factor authentication

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School Fraud - Chief Executive Officer (Action Fraud (NFIB))

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Fraud – Schools Targeted

The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) has seen an increase in recent weeks in the volume of CEO Fraud reports whereby schools are the targeted victim. This has resulted in substantial financial losses for several schools that have fallen victim to this type of fraud.

A school is targeted by a fraudster who purports to be the Head Teacher / Principal. The fraudster contacts a member of staff with responsibility for authorising financial transfers and requests for a one off, often urgent, bank transfer to be made. The amounts requested have been between £8,000 and £10,000.

Contact is made by email and from a spoofed / similar email address to the one the Head Teacher / Principal would use.

PROTECTION / PREVENTION ADVICE

Ensure that you have robust processes in place to verify and corroborate all requests to change any supplier or payment details. Get in touch with the supplier (or internal colleague) directly, using contact details you know to be correct, to confirm that a request you have received is legitimate.
All employees should be aware of these procedures and encouraged to challenge requests they think may be suspicious, particularly urgent sounding requests from senior employees.
Sensitive information you post publicly, or dispose of incorrectly, can be used by fraudsters to perpetrate fraud against you. The more information they have about you, the more convincingly they can purport to be one of your legitimate suppliers or employees. Always shred confidential documents before throwing them away.
Email addresses can be spoofed to appear as though an email is from someone you know. If an email is unexpected or unusual, then don’t click on the links or open the attachments. Staff should not be allowed to check emails or use the internet with administrator accounts.
If you have been affected by this, or any other type of fraud, report it to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040, or visiting www.actionfraud.police.uk.

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Any information, please contact the EA on 0800 807060

www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/thousands-of-dead-fish-found-in-northumberland-lake-1-9016240

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News From This Area

27 Mar 2017

Man arrested after two sexual assaults

Scunthorpe: Appeal for witnesses launched

We’re appealing for witnesses to come forward following the arrest of a 26-year-old man on suspicion of two serious sexual assaults in Scunthorpe.

The incidents are both said to have happened in the area of Wells Street and West Street between 7.15am and 7.20am yesterday (Sunday, March 26).

In both cases the attacker fled after the women screamed.

20 Mar 2017

Man robbed in alleyway

Scunthorpe: Did you see anything?

Can you help us track down a man who is said to have robbed a 33-year-old man in a Scunthorpe alleyway?

The incident happened in an alleyway off Ajax Court at around 5am yesterday (Sunday, March 19), when the man demanded that the victim hand over his wallet.

4 Jan 2017

Make the resolution to keep your bike safe

Humberside: Bicycles remain a popular present so please ensure you keep yours safe and register it on-line

We are urging cycle owners to make cycle security and registration their New Year’s resolution.

Bikes are always popular presents - from that memorable first bike to the latest top-spec machine for an enthusiastic amateur.

30 Dec 2016

Register your Christmas gifts on Immobilise

Humberside: Please help us tackle the stolen goods market

We are urging people to get any new gifts they have bought or receive over Christmas registered free with the property logging website www.Immobilise.com.

Doing so will mean your valuables are more likely to be returned if lost or stolen, as well as potentially catching a criminal in possession of stolen goods.

24 Nov 2016

Robbery Charge

Scunthorpe: Man to appear at court today

25-year-old Stuart Charles Shadlock of no fixed address has been charged with robbery and appeared at Scunthorpe Magistrates today (Thursday 24 November).

The charges relate to a cashpoint robbery of a woman on Froddingham Road, Scunthorpe at around 1.25pm on Sunday 20 November.

7 Nov 2016

Woman and man assaulted

Scunthorpe: Did you witness the altercation?

Independent witnesses are being sought after a woman and man were assaulted in Scunthorpe town centre.

The offender and the woman, who is known to him, were initially involved in a verbal altercation in Dunstall Street between 6pm and 7pm on Thursday, November 3. He is then said to have assaulted her.

26 Oct 2016

Sign up for Lifestyle 2016

Humberside: Lifestyle 2016 launched at Princes Quay on Saturday

Humberside Police’s Lifestyle project -which has inspired over 160,000 young people to make a difference in their community since 1989 - launched at Princes Quay on Saturday 7 May and teams are now being urged to register at www.humberside.police.uk/lifestyle.

14 Oct 2016

Jailed for mowing down pedestrians

Scunthorpe: CCTV footage of incident

A Scunthorpe man who deliberately “mowed down” two men with his car in Frodingham Road has been jailed for six years.

Appearing before Grimsby Crown Court, Mohammad Abdullah, 30, of Mulgrave Street, admitted two counts of causing Grievous Bodily Harm with intent, following the incident in the early hours of April 14.

12 Oct 2016

Bogus caller warning

Scunthorpe: Two arrested in connection with incident

Vulnerable residents in North Lincolnshire are being urged to be on their guard following reports of cold callers operating in the area.

One man in the Ashby area reported being approached by a group of four men, who offered to clean his guttering and fascias for £120.

4 Oct 2016

Charlie has been found

Scunthorpe: Thanks for your help

Missing Scunthorpe teenager Charlie Slater has been found is receiving appropriate medical care.

Officers leading the search for the 15-year-old would like to thank the public for their help.

Key Information

There are plenty of opportunities for you to meet your local officers and talk to them about problems you're worried about. You can pop along to Police Surgeries, which are informal drop-in sessions at well visited places in the community. It's a chance to meet your local officers, tell them about crime and antisocial behaviour in your area and get crime prevention advice.

You can also have a say in what your local police and other agencies focus on in your area at Priority Setting Meetings. Any member of the community can go along and talk to local officers and PCSO's, council workers and people from Fire and Rescue about issues you face. What you say at these meetings will help the policing teams decide how they should focus their resources in your area. If you think we're getting it right or wrong at the moment, come along and have your say.

How to get in touch

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Priorities

Last Updated 3 Apr 2018

Priority	Start Date	Details
1	3 Apr 2018	Multi Story Car Park - Fenton street. Anti social behavior in the evening .
2	3 Apr 2018	Fly tipping across the ward.
3	3 Apr 2018	Begging High Street area.

Priority

Start Date

Details

3 Apr 2018

Multi Story Car Park - Fenton street. Anti social behavior in the evening

3 Apr 2018

Fly tipping across the ward.

3 Apr 2018

Begging High Street area.

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Community Alerts

FIFA World Cup 2018 Ticket Alert (Action Fraud (NFIB))

national Rural Crime Survey (Angling Trust)

2018 Rural Crime Survey (Angling Trust)

Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Investments and Fake Endorsements (Action Fraud (NFIB))

Does Facebooks BFF prove your account is secure? NO (Humberside Police)

Magazine Advertise Debt Alert (Action Fraud (NFIB))

Online Marketplace Fraud Advice For Sellers (Action Fraud (NFIB))

Easter Crackdown on Illegal Fishing (Angling Trust)

Nets found in the Thames (Angling Trust)

Operation Clampdown 6 (Angling Trust)

Neighbourhood Watch e-newsletter - latest edition (Neighbourhood Watch)

Police appeal (Angling Trust)

How to protect your email against criminals (Action Fraud (NFIB))

School Fraud - Chief Executive Officer (Action Fraud (NFIB))

Dead Fish (Angling Trust)

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News From This Area

Man arrested after two sexual assaults

Man robbed in alleyway

Make the resolution to keep your bike safe

Register your Christmas gifts on Immobilise

Robbery Charge

Woman and man assaulted

Sign up for Lifestyle 2016

Jailed for mowing down pedestrians

Bogus caller warning

Charlie has been found

Key Information

Priorities