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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 […]
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Many thanks to the staff and everyone who came to our book launch for ‘The Crime Writer’s Casebook’ at Waterstones in Nottingham yesterday
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Many thanks to everyone from Scunthorpe & District U3A who came to listen to my talk on ‘staying safe’ yesterday
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Scam phone calls are being made by people purporting to be the Telephone Preference Service asking for personal and bank details to assist in the renewal of TPS membership. Once you have registered your phone number with the TPS you don’t need to renew it. These phone calls are fraudulent and intended to obtain your […]
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There have been two recent distraction burglary incidents in the Skegness area. On 24th February at about 2pm a woman called at an address in Philip Grove claiming to be ill. She asked for a drink of water and proceeded to steal money before making off. Three days earlier (21st) at about 9.30pm a woman […]
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Many thanks to all the ladies from Burton Corner Women’s Institute who came to listen to my talk on ‘staying safe’ in Boston last night
Thank you for a clear, interesting and reassuring talk which was very well received by our members.
Programme Secretary of Boston U3A (University of the Third Age)