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There have recently been a large number of scam phone calls claiming to be from the tax office (HMRC). A common number calling is 020 33895667. The calls include a false claim that a warrant has been issued for your arrest. Please don’t respond to these calls but inform your service provider so that the […]
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Due to the amount of messages I have received from members of the public who have had phone calls allegedly from the TPS or similar named organisation, I decided to contact the TPS to clarify the situation. They confirmed that you can register with them either by phone (0345 070 0707) or online (www.tpsonline.org.uk) and […]
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Police are advising owners of keyless vehicles to look after their key fobs after two high-value cars were stolen in Lincolnshire earlier this month. Overnight 8/9th January, a black Mercedes Benz was stolen from Stamford and a grey BMW M6 was stolen from Bourne. It is believed that, in both cases, an electronic device was […]
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On Monday 17th December at about 6.30pm two men knocked at the door of a property in Grantham claiming to work for Anglian Water. They stated that there was a burst pipe nearby and that they needed to check the taps inside the property. They were allowed entry but after they had left, the occupant […]
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I have recently received an e-mail, purportedly from Lloyds Bank, titled ‘Security issue with your account’. The e-mail invited me to access my account at any time by clicking on a link within the text of the e-mail then to enter my User ID and password. Although this e-mail has the […]
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Lincolnshire police are warning of a recent increase in scam phone calls. In several cases the caller claims to be either from HMRC or the police, threatening arrest, a lawsuit or advising the recipient that they are under investigation. The objective of the caller is to get the victim to pay money. In one incident, […]
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This week is National Neighbourhood Watch week (NNWW18) which aims to provide you with information and advice to help you and your neighbours stay safe. There is a new section on their website which provides helpful information on a number of subjects including fraud and scams. You can find this information by visiting www.ourwatch.org.uk/crimes/ If […]
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Many thanks to the ladies from Nettleham Women’s Institute who came to listen to my talk on ‘staying safe’ last night
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There have been a number of police impersonation frauds recently aimed at elderly, vulnerable people. The victims receive a phone call from a person claiming to be a police officer who tells them to purchase high-value goods or to go to their bank and withdraw a large amount of cash which will be collected by […]
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The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) report an increase in fraud reports where criminals are offering a discount on TV service provider subscriptions. Fraudsters are cold-calling victims, purporting to be a TV service provider, offering discount on monthly subscriptions. Victims have been advised that their subscription needs to be renewed or that part or all […]
Thank you so much for your talk which was well-presented and easy to understand with lots of helpful information. Everyone in the Group enjoyed it and we would certainly recommend your services to others.
Sleaford and District Widows Group