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Action Fraud have received reports of #COVID19 related scams. The majority relate to the online sale of protective items such as facemasks and other items in short supply due to the outbreak, that don't exist..

https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/alert/coronavirus-related-fraud-reports

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What scams are we seeing?
The majority of reports are related to online shopping scams where people have ordered protective face masks, hand sanitiser and other products, which have never arrived. Other frauds being reported include ticket fraud, romance fraud, charity fraud and lender loan fraud

Protection advice
Detailed counter fraud advice is available online, including from Scamsmart, ActionFraud, CIFAS, TakeFive, Citizens Advice, Trading Standards and the National Cyber Security Centre.

Reporting to Action Fraud can be done online at https://www.actionfraud.police.uk or by calling ‪0300 123 2040‬.

To report offers of financial assistance from HMRC contact phishing@hmrc.gov.uk.

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Action Fraud Admin (Action Fraud, Administrator, Global)

Get Safe Online Advice Re Coronavirus
Dear resident,

You, Coronavirus and staying safe online

We all have enough to be concerned about from the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. That’s why our online experts have put together some top tips about how to protect yourself, your loved ones, finances and devices from the scams that are currently circulating. As well as advice about keeping yourself and your organisation protected whilst working from home.

To see more about online safety during this uncertain time visit www.getsafeonline.org/coronavirus or take a look at our new online leaflet attached.

Stay well and stay safe online,
The Get Safe Online Team

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Get Safe Online Admin (Get Safe Online, Content Director, National)

Police Update on Coronavirus
We understand that the new Government measures will undoubtedly have a major impact on you all and whilst this is difficult, it is a necessary adjustment. This is about protecting yourselves, each other and the emergency services working hard to keep you safe.

We ask you all to please take notice of the new direction from government and stay at home to help the national effort to stop the spread of the virus.

Thames Valley Police will, as always, police with respect and engagement and we will continue our day to day policing and we will be working with our communities so they understand the importance of complying with the government direction.

We continue to follow government, Public health England and the National Police Chief’s Council’s direction in the fight against Coronavirus.

We have tried and tested contingency plans in operation to enable us to continue to protect the most vulnerable in society and respond to where the need is most.

All precautions are being taken in order to protect our officers and staff so that we continue to police the Thames Valley.

Thank you for your support.

We will continue to share updates on social media and through Thames Valley Alerts. For more information on Coronavirus, you may want to visit the following sites:
NHS advice - How to avoid catching or spreading germs and when to seek medical help
PHE advice - Daily updates, signs and symptoms, current risk level
Government updates - Daily updates on the outbreak

Message Sent By
Emma Tarry (Police, Communications Officer, Thames Valley)

Burglary Reduction
Your local officers were involved in a joint forces operation, in Thames Valley, Hertfordshire, Surrey and the Met, over 3 days that led to the arrests of 63 people, who were using the road network, for a variety of offences.
This intervention will have stopped a number of crimes from occurring and will disrupt gangs who are targeting properties in our area.
I am pleased to say that this has helped us to see a reduction in the amount of burglaries in Chiltern & South Bucks and High Wycombe.

Message Sent By
Darren Walsh (Police, Sgt, Amersham)

Update on Black Park, Langley & Denham Country Parks.

Good Afternoon,

All the Country Parks will remain open as normal – the sites are large open spaces where visitors will be able to maintain social distancing.

In light of the current situation, parking charges have been temporarily suspended at all our sites until further notice. Season ticket holders will be automatically compensated with additional time added to their passes when they are renewed. For updated information please visit our website and view the onsite car park signage.

For opening times and the most up to date information, please visit our website - https://countryparks.buckscc.gov.uk/

Kind regards,
The Country Parks Team

Dear Neighbourhood Watch supporters,

Neighbourhood Watch supporters across England and Wales have been responding rapidly to the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis making a positive impact within their local communities. This is a challenging time for all of us. We must highlight health, safety and wellbeing must be our top priorities and at the heart of every decision we make. Please see our full statement from Neighbourhood Watch Network on COVID-19 here:
https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/sites/default/files/documents/2020-03/NW%20COVID-19%20Message%2018.03.20.pdf.

We have built a dedicated area on our new website:
https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/news/NW_national-news/covid-19. Over the coming days, weeks and months we will be adding to this as the situation develops, sharing updated guidance, resources, partner links and encouraging communication between supporters through our social media channels, especially to share some of the positive ways communities are coming together to support one another through this.

We wish you all health and safety.

Kind regards,
Central Support Team, Neighbourhood Watch Network

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Deborah Waller (NWN, Multi Scheme Administrator, England and Wales)

There has been a recent series of robberies at small convenience stores whereby two male offenders with knives attend at either the opening or closing of the store. They may be using a small, dark coloured hatchback.

We are urging shopkeepers and publicans to be more vigilant around opening and closing times and to keep an eye out for people who may be lurking at these times.

We are looking to carry out some crime prevention work with as many shops and businesses within the South Buckinghamshire area as possible and to share any information that we gather which may be of use in preventing further offences and/or apprehending those responsible for the offences already committed.

If you have any information please call the non-emergency number 101 of if you don’t want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on ‪0800 555 111‬ or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Message Sent By
Debbie Parker-Boyes (Case Investigator, Police, Taplow)

Operation Go is a new initiative from the Chiltern and South Buckinghamshire neighbourhood team. Through Thames Valley Alerts, the team will send out up-to-date intelligence that they are working on to identify offenders of local crimes. By sharing this intelligence with you, our local residents, it is our hope that you will provide our extra eyes and ears in the local community, helping us to identify people and vehicles that we are looking for to assist with our investigations.

Policing due to its very nature can be fast paced with information changing rapidly. Those of you receiving this Thames Valley Alert must be aware that this intelligence is shared in the understanding that it is time-specific and should not be treated as current after the valid date has passed. VALID UNTIL 2nd March 2020

We are experiencing a rise in thefts of catalytic converters in Amersham and the Chalfonts. This crime trend is taking place at all hours of the day and at a variety of locations. Catalytic converters are designed to remove toxins from vehicle emissions. The devices contain small amounts of three precious metals: platinum, palladium and rhodium. In recent years, the price of these metals has soared to record levels, which means that catalytic converters can provide a substantial return to a thief for just a few minutes work.

Analysis from the start of this year in Chiltern & South Bucks shows that the following makes are particularly being targeted: Honda, Toyota, Lexus and Mitsubishi. Transit/Sprinter vans and other vehicles with high clearance are especially vulnerable.
Advice for vehicle owners
• Where possible, park in your garage
• Install a Cat Converter anti-theft bracket
• Alternatively, park in a location that restricts access underneath your vehicle
• Consider security lighting
• If your catalytic converter is ‘bolt on,’ you can have the bolts welded shut
• Consider the installation of CCTV to protect your vehicle
• Identify/etch your converter with a unique serial number (see Retainagroup) and advertise that the vehicle has been protected (window stickers)
Keyless car thefts
There have been several reported incidents where cars have been stolen without the offenders taking the keys to the actual car. Investigations have shown that criminals are going up to front doors and scanning keys through the front door.

Please be careful with your car keys, at home and when out and about, and be aware of the risks when left next to the front door. Metal tins can be used to block car keys signals or signal blocker pouches can be purchased for around £6.

We are interested in hearing more about these vehicles:

A black AUDI S3 was involved in an attempted burglary in Newton Road New Denham at 0145 a.m. on 17/2/20. The vehicle has a silver trim on the side of the roof, silver 5 spoke alloys and blacked out windows (No registration number recorded).

The driver was seen to approach a house and try its door. The driver returned to the car and drove 20 meters down the road where again he stopped and got out and tried another door. A second person was in the car and in possession of a hi-vis vest. The driver is suspected to be a man. His ethnicity is unknown and is described as around 6 feet tall, of average build. He was wearing black trainers, white socks, green trousers, a navy PARKER jacket with a hood (with no fur trim) that was up, an olive green hoodie with the hood up, navy gloves with a white NIKE tick on the top of the left glove and a black face mask.

A cloned grey/silver Skoda Kodiaq with blacked out rear windows, roof bars and dark alloys has been involved in burglaries in Slough and Maidenhead. This vehicle was involved in a burglary in Maidenhead (43200051397) on 13/02/2020 on false registration plates.
This is likely to be same vehicle which was involved in a burglary in Slough (43200016573) on 15/01/2020: on false registration plate KU**ZNC.

If you have any information regarding the above intelligence, please get in touch with us using the 24-hour non-emergency number 101, or you can use our online form at www.thamesvalley.police.uk/tell-us

Please quote “Operation Go” when speaking to the call handler or when completing the online form so that we can monitor the effectiveness of this operation.

If you think that you are witnessing a crime in progress, you should contact us on 999.

Message Sent By
Darren Walsh (Police, Sgt, Amersham)

Between Saturday 22nd February 2020 at 9.30 am and Monday 24th February 2020 at 6.35 pm a burglary occurred at The Parkway, Iver Heath. Unknown offenders have gained entry by smashing a window and stolen jewellery.

If you saw or heard anything suspicious in the area The Parkway please contact Area CID, Amersham Investigation Hub via the Thames Valley Police non emergency number, 101 and quote crime reference 43200063927.

If you don’t want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Alternatively you can report this online at https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/ quoting reference number 43200063927.

No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.

Please consider a few simple prevention steps to your property:-

1. Keep windows and doors shut, locked and in good condition

2. Property mark your valuables with a UV pen or forensic property marking kit, then register on www.immobilise.com. Make a note of all model numbers and serial numbers of all electrical items.

3. Use a timer switches to make your home look occupied in the evenings

4. Ensure car keys are safely stored away from the front door

5. Keep tools and ladders locked away out of sight.

For more Crime Reduction tips and information please visit our website www.thamesvalley.police.uk and click on 'crime prevention' in the Advice and Information section at the bottom of the webpage.

Alternatively contact Thames Valley Police on: 101

Message Sent By
Debbie Parker-Boyes (Case Investigator, Police, Taplow)

Catalytic Convertor Theft Alert
We have seen an increase in theft of catalytic converters (part of car exhaust) across Chiltern & South Bucks police area over the last 3 months in comparison with the same period last year.
The most targeted vehicle (depending on model year) are Toyota Prius, Toyota Auris, Honda Jazz, Lexus RX400. Manufacturers are working to reduce the risk by relocating them in engine bays rather than under the vehicle however some older models remain vulnerable to this type of theft (please check with your manufacturer / garage).
Thieves target these types of car due to the higher content and therefore value of precious metal within the converter itself.
Aftermarket products such as ‘CatClamp’ or ‘CatStrap’ are available (we cannot endorse any individual product so please carry out your own research).
When leaving your vehicle for periods of time, please try to park where there is CCTV coverage and secure car parks if possible.
If you are a victim of this type of theft, report it and take photos of the location within the car park or street
Message Sent By
Ian Stacey (Police, Neighbourhood Policing Administrator, Chiltern & South Bucks)

KAMAREE JEFFREY
Missing From: Croydon
Date: 10/01/2020 09:00
Circumstances of Disappearance:
Missing Reference – 3801109/20 He was last on WELLESLEY ROAD, CROYDON having ran away instead of going to school. He is considered vulnerable due to learning needs. He is from the NEWHAM area with links to HACKNEY and DAGENHAM
Child

KAMAREE JEFFREY
Age 15 Years
Height 5'3
Ethnic Appearance
Gender Male
5'3, slim build, with short black afro style hair, and brown eyes. He is wearing a black coat with fur around the hood, black trousers, a white shirt and black school uniform jumpe

Winter Burglary Update
With the dark nights and mornings upon us, we expect the number of burglaries to increase during the winter season. To tackle these criminals it is important that we work together in trying to prevent and reduce crime.
From looking at recent crimes we have found that in a large number of recent cases burglars are using items from the garden to gain entry into houses.
The impact of having your house burgled is immense both financially and mentally. Yet it is common for us to delay doing things until a close friend or yourself has been subjected to such an attack. Having the time or money to buy security measures can also be a reason.
I have listed below a number of security top tips. How many boxes do you tick with your security?
1; Make it appear that someone is at home.
Leave a light and the radio on when the nights draw in. Use a fake TV light device.
Use timer switches.
Do you have an internet assistant e.g. Alexa? Some have a new security App so try it out.
Make sure your doors and windows are properly closed and have British Standard locks.
2; Improve your security
Camera Doorbell as most burglars will knock first. This is about the cheapest way to get CCTV.
Install an SSAIB or NSI alarm or at least have a fake box installed.
Get motion sensors inside your house so you can see if something is wrong whilst you are away from the address.
Install CCTV or consider CCTV signs depending on your budget.
Improve your locks and get window film to stop windows easily being smashed.
Advertise your property is security marked. Use SMARTWATER /Selecta DNA window stickers.
3; Do not display your wealth
Performance cars will often be targeted if you have a top end car lock it in the garage.
Do not have your keys on display on the sideboard. Keys can be fished through letter boxes.
Get a letterbox guard or cage.
Just who are you updating with the Facebook Posts when you are on holiday.
Asian gold is being targeted. What identifies your house as a place likely to have such gold?
Do not keep large amounts of cash at home.
As Christmas is approaching try to make sure that presents are not visible to anyone outside.
4; Consider the garden
Consider a ‘beware of the dog’ sign or dog bowl will make the burglar think twice.
Padlock the gate and close the front gates.
Secure your fences. Trellis is a great obstacle for burglars due to it most likely collapsing, consider cheap spikey fence options like prickly strip (make sure you put the signs up) This is a real cheap option and can result in us getting suspects DNA.
Plant prickly plants at tactical places around the garden boundary.
Burglars can use large ornaments or rocks or garden tools to break in, so look to remove opportunities and make sure you securely lock away any tools after use.
5; Look out for your neighbours
Join NHW.
Set up a no door step selling zone. Eliminate a reason for burglars to knock on your door.
Speak to your neighbours and tell them if workmen are coming or you are going away.
Be a good neighbour and conduct checks if your neighbours are going away.
And finally if you see something suspicious call it in to the police. You know your area best!
To beat the burglar we need to work, with the most important partner in tackling crime, You the public. I hope that you will take the first step in helping us to help you create a safer, more resilient and friendly neighbourhood for you all to live in.
As Shaw Taylor would say "Keep em peeled!". Have a safe and Merry Christmas.
Yours sincerely
Darren Walsh
Police Sergeant Darren Walsh
Amersham Neighbourhood Policing team

Message Sent By
Darren Walsh (Police, Sgt, Amersham)

There have been recent reports of people trying to trick residents.
Pause....and think: Police officers and staff will never ask you to handover cash or your bank cards.
If you are in doubt, you can call 101 and speak to the force the officer claims to work for. Our call operators will be happy to check their identity and officers will be happy for you to confirm their legitimacy.
All police officers and staff are issued with unique warrant cards which they will be happy to show you.
Report all scams to Action Fraud
Message Sent By
Ian Stacey (Police, Neighbourhood Policing Administrator, Chiltern & South Bucks)

Operation Go
Send date 25/11/2019
Valid Until 28/11/2019

Operation Go is a new initiative from the Chiltern and South Buckinghamshire neighbourhood team. Through Thames Valley Alerts, the team will send out up-to-date intelligence that they are working on to identify offenders of local crimes. By sharing this intelligence with you, our local residents, it is our hope that you will provide our extra eyes and ears in the local community, helping us to identify people and vehicles that we are looking for to assist with our investigations.

Policing due to its very nature can be fast paced with information changing rapidly. Those of you receiving this Thames Valley Alert must be aware that this intelligence is shared in the understanding that it is time-specific and should not be treated as current after the valid date has passed.

Suspicious Vehicles; We are interested in hearing more about these vehicles:
A silver Audi A4 or S4 which had 2 rear exhaust pipes with a registration similar to OY..XHA. The car is believed to have been used in a burglary in Farnham Royal this week.

A dark coloured saloon Audi with a registration of DE_ _ WAO was seen around the time of a burglary in Marlow on 22/11/2019.

White Mercedes sprinter van has been acting suspiciously and has displayed two different registrations: NK_ _ SWX and _ _ 66 CZK.

At around 3pm on Saturday (23/11), two men were seen at a burglary of a house in Gold Hill West, Chalfont St Peter. The men are described as white aged between 18-30 years old. They were between 6ft - 6ft 4ins tall, of athletic builds and had shaved hair. They were both wearing black baseball caps, black tight fitting, waist length bomber jackets and jeans.
Reference number: 43190366318

On Friday (22/11) a house on Cherry Tree Rd, Beaconsfield was burgled and a vehicle was stolen. Two men were later seen getting into a white 4 door car, possibly a BMW, which is believed to have been in convoy with the stolen vehicle. The stolen vehicle has since been recovered.
One of the men is described as black, approximately 20-30 years old, around 5ft 7ins tall and of a slim build. He was wearing a light grey hoodie with its hood up
Reference number: 43190365571

At around 2am on Friday (22/11) a garage was burgled in Campions Close, Denham and a black and grey Cube Reaction Bike was stolen. Two men were seen, one of which was dressed in black with a black cap and black face mask.
Reference number: 43190364566

How to get in touch
If you have any information regarding the above intelligence, please get in touch with us using the 24-hour non-emergency number 101, or you can use our online form at www.thamesvalley.police.uk/tell-us

Please quote “Operation Go” when speaking to the call handler or when completing the online form so that we can monitor the effectiveness of this operation.

If you think that you are witnessing a crime in progress, you should contact us on 999.
Message Sent By
Darren Walsh (Police, Sgt, Amersham)

Victims First, which supports victims of crime and abuse across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, has launched a video to raise awareness of coercive control and emotional abuse in relationships.

The video, ‘Don’t Disappear’ can be viewed here. https://youtu.be/d6rt8w5HBWw highlights the red flags to look out for in a relationship, which can be the warning signs of controlling behaviour and abuse.

Coercive control became a criminal offence in 2015 and involves an act or a pattern of acts of assault, threats, humiliation and intimidation or other abuse by a perpetrator that is used to harm, punish or frighten their victim.

Although many people associate domestic abuse with physical violence, coercive control recognises the damaging impact of other forms of abuse in relationships as well.

‘Don’t Disappear’ follows the story of Jamie and Emma, from the seemingly loving early stages of their relationship, to the development of abusive behaviour.

Although anyone can be a victim of coercive control, ‘Don’t Disappear’ is particularly aimed at younger people who may have less experience of relationships or people who are at the beginning of a relationship, to raise awareness of the red flags which at the time, may be missed or misinterpreted as acceptable behaviour.

The video covers a range of controlling behaviours exhibited from Jamie to Emma including:
Jealousy and possessiveness including accusations of flirting and cheating
Isolating her from her family and friends
Controlling the use of her phone and social media
Constantly checking on her whereabouts
Sudden outbursts of anger and mood changes, and
Love bombing - showering her with excessive affection and attention in order to retain control
Both men and women can be victims or perpetrators of coercive control which can take place in heterosexual and same-sex relationships.

Other examples of coercive control include, depriving someone of basic needs, monitoring their time and activities, taking control over aspects of their everyday life such as where they can go or who they can see, humiliating, degrading or dehumanising someone, controlling their finances and making threats or intimidating behaviour.

You can view Don’t Disappear at https://youtu.be/d6rt8w5HBWw

Victims First is managed by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Thames Valley and provides support to anyone impacted by any type of crime or abusive.

If you have been affected by coercive control or domestic abuse you can access support through Victims First on ‪0300 1234 148‬ or online at www.victims-first.org.uk.

Message Sent By
Luke Stratford (Police, Comms, HQ South)

...and the law.

Criminals are targeting members of the public with automated calls stating that the recipient has been charged for an Amazon Prime subscription.

•Victims are receiving automated calls stating they’ve been charged for an Amazon Prime subscription

•They are connected to a scammer posing as an Amazon worker when they try to cancel the subscription

Since the start of September, Action Fraud has received 200 reports from people who have lost money to the scam

Action Fraud, the national fraud and cyber-crime reporting centre, is warning people of a new scam that has seen victims lose over £400,000.

Unsuspecting members of the public are being mercilessly targeted with automated calls which tell them a fraudster has used their personal details to sign up for an Amazon Prime subscription. The victim is then instructed to press 1 to cancel the transaction. When they do this, they are directly connected to the real scammer who poses as an Amazon customer service representative.

The criminal tells the victim the Amazon Prime subscription was purchased fraudulently and that they need remote access to the victim’s computer in order to fix a security flaw that will prevent it from happening again. The victim is instructed to download an application called Team Viewer and asked to log onto their online banking account. The software download grants the fraudster remote access to the victim’s computer and allows them to see the victim’s personal and financial details.

Other variants of the crime involve victims being told they are due a refund for an unauthorised transaction on their Amazon account.

So far, Action Fraud has received 200 reports from people who have lost money to the scam. They have received a further 300 reports from people who received one of the scam calls but did not follow the fraudsters instructions.

What can you do to protect yourself?

Action Fraud is reminding people to never install any software as a result of a cold call.

Pauline Smith, Head of Action Fraud, said:

“Unsolicited requests to remote access your computer should always raise a red flag. It’s easy to feel embarrassed when faced with unexpected or complex conversations but it’s okay to stop the discussion if you do not feel in control of it.

“If you’ve received an unexpected phone call, or other communication, stop and take a minute to think about whether an organisation would get in touch with you out of the blue in this way. Instead, contact them directly using a known email or phone number.”

Remember, if you have been a victim of fraud or cyber-crime, report it to Action Fraud online or by calling 0300 123 2040.

Message Sent By
Ian Stacey (Police, Neighbourhood Policing Administrator, Chiltern & South Bucks)

The evenings are already starting to draw in and the clocks go back
on Sunday 27th October , meaning many of us will
return home from work or school in the dark.

Darker evenings can give burglars an opportunity to easily see
which houses are unoccupied. Here are a few things you might like
to consider to lessen the chance of your house being targeted:

• Invest in a timer light switch and vary the time it comes on each day
to make it look more natural. It can also be used with a radio or TV to
give the impression that someone’s home.

• Perhaps purchase a fake/simulated TV device which lights up a
room like a real TV.

• Keep valuables out of sight and mark them with your house
number and postcode using a UV pen, or consider buying a forensic
property marking system.

• Register your valuables via www.immobilise.com and keep an
inventory list. It’s free and takes just a few minutes.

• If you have jewellery at home, photograph it for insurance
purposes and consider storing it in a suitable safe.

• Lock your doors and windows, if you have a UPVC door make sure
you have double locked it by lifting the handle and locking it with
the key. Make sure the key is removed from the lock and out of
reach.

• If you’re going away over the half-term holiday, remember not to
post details of your holiday on social networking websites, cancel
any milk or newspaper deliveries and if you have a burglar alarm,
make sure it is set before you leave.

• Look out for your neighbours’ houses, especially when they’re not
at home and call the police if you see anything suspicious on 101 or
999 in an emergency
Message Sent By
Ian Stacey (Police, Neighbourhood Policing Administrator, Chiltern & South Bucks)

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a burglary
in Iver.

Between around midnight and 7-20pm on 22nd October offenders gained entry to a house in Leacroft Road, Iver.

Once inside offenders stole items including jewellery.

Investigating officer Pei Harper of Amersham Police Station based at Amersham Police Station said: "We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have information to call our 24-hour enquiry centre on 101 or online at the Thames Valley Police website quoting reference 43190329309"

If you do not want to speak directly to police you can contact the
independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded
and you will not go to court.

For more advice on how to keep your home safe, visit the Thames
Valley Police website.

Message Sent By
Ian Stacey (Police, Neighbourhood Policing Administrator, Chiltern & South Bucks)

We have been alerted to a scam in another part of the country involving parking meters.

The scam happens when you are approached by someone who pleads with you to help them with a parking meter that won’t accept their foreign card.

They ask you to use your card to make their car park payment, and they will give you the cash.
Once you have entered your card and PIN number, your card will not come out of the machine. They have used a device to capture it. They ring who they say is the meter company who tells you they will send an engineer to fix the machine and will contact you later to return your card.

Once you have left, they retrieve your card and use it.


Protect Your Money

If you enter your card into any form of payment machine and are unable to retrieve it for any reason, you should immediately contact your bank to stop the card.

Whenever you enter your PIN number, ensure that nobody can see the number – use your other hand to block the view of any onlookers.

If you are approached by someone in the manner described above, please decline their request and report the suspicious behaviour to police.

Message Sent By
Ian Stacey (Police, Neighbourhood Policing Administrator, Chiltern & South Bucks)

Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision in which a 31-year-man sadly died in Iver Heath.

It happened on Friday at around 9.55pm on the A412 Uxbridge Road.

Please telephone 101 quoting reference number 43190314013 if you have any information

For more details please follow the link

https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/news/thames-valley/news/2019/october/14-10-19/appeal-for-witnesses-to-fatal-collision--iver-heath/

Message Sent By
Ian Stacey (Police, Neighbourhood Policing Administrator, Chiltern & South Bucks)

We have been asked to circulate the following message on behalf of Counter Terrorism Policing.

Attached is the latest statement from Assistant Chief Constable Russ Jackson, Greater Manchester Police, regarding the recent incident at the Arndale Shopping Centre in Manchester City Centre.

The message includes further resources and guidance. I am sorry but we cannot provide further information to this bulletin as we are simply relaying the message as requested.

Best Regards
Neighbourhood Alert Support Team


Unfortunately the only way you can read it is via this link as I cannot attach a PDF file here.
www.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk/Attachment/267516/290289/51827/51827_UK_Protect_Incident_Advisory_11102019__1_.pdf

If you have any info, please call
999
DAISHARN CARR
Missing From: Lambeth, London
Date: 02/10/2019 11:30
Circumstances of Disappearance:
Daisharn was last seen on Corrance Road in Lambeth at 23:58 on Tuesday 2nd October. Police are very concerned for his welfare. Anyone with information is urged to call the Metropolitan Police on 999 quoting reference 19MIS039604
Child
Daisharn Carr
Age 13 Years
Height 5' 2''
Ethnic Appearance African/Caribbean
Gender Male
Daisharn is described as 5 foot 2 inches tall, slim build with black Afro hair usually worn in two bunches.

If you have any info, please call
999
TAMARA O'LEARY
Missing From: Tooting, London
Date: 01/10/2019 07:30
Circumstances of Disappearance:
Tamara was last seen in the Tooting area on Tuesday 1st October at 19:20. There is serious concern for her welfare and anyone with information is urged to call the Metropolitan Police on 999 quoting reference: 19MIS039229
Child:
Tamara O'Leary
Age 15 Years
Height 5'4''
Ethnic Appearance
Gender Female
Tamara described as 5 foot 4 with long brown hair worn in a ponytail. She is Irish/Thai in appearance with an English/Irish accent.

Thames Valley Police is issuing advice to owners of high powered vehicles following a series of burglaries.
Over the last three months, over 30 burglaries have been committed across the south east of the Thames Valley area. These are being investigated as linked.
Houses with high powered vehicles parked outside are being targeted in this series of crimes. Offenders are breaking into these houses, searching downstairs for the car keys and then using them to steal the vehicle parked outside.
The burglaries have taken place predominantly across Wycombe, Chiltern & South Buckinghamshire, Windsor & Maidenhead and Slough.
Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Gill Fox, based at High Wycombe police station, said: “This burglary series is understandably concerning for the local community and my team are conducting a thorough investigation to identify those responsible.
“While falling victim to a burglary is fortunately rare, I would like to encourage the owners of high powered vehicles to consider the following steps to help reduce their risk of becoming a victim of crime.
“If you have a garage, park your vehicle inside when it’s not in use so that it is not visible from the road. If you park your car on a driveway, consider blocking any high powered vehicles that are more desirable to thieves with other vehicles or equipment.
“Wheel clamps and steering wheel locks can be purchased, putting a barrier in place for thieves who intend to steal the car. Finally, don't store your keys near the front door or somewhere that they can be easily seen, keep them somewhere that you wouldn’t expect to find them and if you can, consider placing them upstairs.”
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Ian Stacey (Police, Neighbourhood Policing Administrator, Chiltern & South Bucks)

Neighbourhood Watch and The Soldiers’ Charity have announced a new initiative to bring neighbours together to share a meal while raising money for both charities.

Together for Good: The Neighbourhood Watch Big Curry will run for the month of September with supporters of both charities coming together to share a meal, swap their stories and build new friendships. Each meal will be a chance for supporters to give to each charity through small individual donations as well as getting neighbours talking to one another.

Events can be held on a small scale – taking place in someone’s living room with a handful of supporters to bigger events in a community hall where everyone in a street is invited, for example. The important thing is that people come together to get to know their neighbours over lovely food to raise money for two well-loved charities.

Will you commit to holding a Neighbourhood Watch Big Curry this September?

For more information, resources and recipe tips visit: https://soldierscharity.org/big-curry/together-for-good/

Help us spread the word by forwarding this email on to people who may be interested. Alternatively share our social media posts on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourwatch/photos/a.424620310923193/2592940094091193/?type=3&theater and Twitter https://twitter.com/N_Watch/status/1163425881571778561.

Yours sincerely,
The Central Support Team at the Neighbourhood Watch Network
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William Murphy (NHWN, Administrator, England and Wales)

Child Rescue Alerts - This Alert has now been closed - Thank you



2 children have been reported missing from Camberwell and may be in your area.
If you have any information please contact the police on 999
Details known at this time are as follows:
Katherine and Janet were last seen at 22.30 on Sunday 18th August in the Camberwell area. The police are extremely concerned for their welfare, anyone with any information is urged to contact 999 quoting reference: 19MIS032734


Name: Janet Oyekunle (Shown in the second picture with the long hair)
Missing From: Camberwell
Date went missing: 18/08/2019 10:30 PM

Age: 16
Gender: Female
Height: 5' 4"
Description: Janet is 5'4", described as slim build with a nose ring and long braided hair with red tips. Wearing grey trousers, grey t-shirt, black tights and black jacket.

Name: Katherine Garcia (Shown in the first picture wearing yellow)
Missing From: Camberwell
Date went missing: 18/08/2019 10:30 PM

Age: 17
Gender: Female
Height: 5' 4"
Description: Katherine is 5'4", described as medium build with brown eyes and shoulder-length brown hair.

My daughter just sent me this, I'm unsure of it's validity or origin, but in case it is genuine, I'm posting it here.

My apologies if it is incorrect.

Whenever you go out, it’s important to leave your home secure. Getting into an ‘exit routine’ can help ensure that you don’t forget obvious, but important things, like not leaving your valuables near windows, or no lights on if it will be dark before you get home. Here’s our quick reminder on what to do just before you go out.


Become a creature of habit

Try to get into the habit of following your own course of action when you lock up your home. This will ensure that you don’t forget anything.

Here’s what we recommend you do before you go out:
•close and lock all your doors and windows, even if you’re only going out for a few minutes
•double-lock any door
•make sure that any valuables are out of sight
•keep handbags away from the letterbox or cat flap and hide all keys including car keys, as a thief could hook keys or valuables through even a small opening
•never leave car documents or ID in obvious places such as kitchens or hallways
•in the evening, shut the curtains and leave lights on
•if you’re out all day, then it’s advisable to use a timer device to automatically turn lights and a radio on at night
•set your burglar alarm
•make sure the side gate is locked
•lock your shed or garage
•lock your bike inside a secure shed or garage, to a robust fitting bolted to the ground or wall, like a ground anchor


Going away?

Here are five tips to help you keep your home and belongings stay safe while you’re away:
1.if you’re off on holiday and wish to post anything on social media, make sure your posts aren’t public and that they’re only seen by your friends
2.leave lights and a radio on a timer to make the property appear occupied
3.get a trusted neighbour to keep an eye on your property or join a Neighbourhood or resident Watch Scheme
4.consider asking your neighbours to close curtains after dark and to park on your drive
5.remember to cancel newspaper and milk deliveries

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Ian Stacey (Police, Neighbourhood Policing Administrator, Chiltern & South Bucks)

--------- SCAM WARNING ---------

Action Fraud has received 63 reports about a scam in which fraudsters target people with offers of “low cost” loans or “free” government grants. What the victims aren’t told is that the money they’ll receive is actually an advance payment for Universal Credit. The criminals use the personal information they’ve obtain under false pretences to make an application in the victim’s name. After the fraudsters have taken their “fee” from the advance payment, the victim is then left to pay back the total amount once their repayments begin.


How you can protect yourself:
• Never share your personal or financial information with someone you don’t know and trust, especially if it’s in response to an offer of “free money” or a “free grant”.
• Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) staff will never approach you in the street or ask for your personal/financial details over social media.
• If you have concerns about your benefits, you should visit www.gov.uk/contact-jobcentre-plus
• If you suspect your identity may have been stolen, you can check your credit rating quickly and easily online. You should do this every few months anyway, using a reputable service provider and following up on any unexpected or suspicious results.

Message Sent By
Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National)

With the exception of specialist theft of car parts such as catalytic converters, most theft from motor vehicles is opportunistic. This often involves forced entry to vehicles but it is surprising just how many cars are left unlocked. This might be as a result of forgetfulness or incorrect use of key fobs.

You can reduce the risks by following some simple advice:

• Make sure you have locked your vehicle and your windows are closed too, even for short stops.
• Use your garage or park in well-lit, well-populated and overlooked areas.
• Use car parks that have parking attendants and ones with Park Mark accreditation. These car parks are designed to be safe environments and are approved by the police.
• Remove your valuables. Even bags, jackets, cases and toys have a value to thief. A jacket could contain cash or cigarettes that may encourage them. Lock them away in your boot but only if you cannot access the boot from the rear seats and you cannot unlock the boot from a switch in the cabin.
• Remove loose change from view. Its presence may tip the scales in any decision on whether to attempt to break in.
• Remove electronics such as sat-navs. You should also remove any holders or chargers and wipe clear suction cup marks. Any evidence could encourage a thief to look further. Consider buying another means of holding your device such as a weighted mat holder.
• If you have expensive in-car entertainment, consider a better alarm. Most car alarms rely on the doors of the vehicle being opened. If you have expensive aftermarket systems or a security cubby, consider fitting a Thatcham approved alarm that also detects entry into the cabin of your vehicle.
• Register expensive in-car entertainment systems with www.immobilse.com. See our pages on property registration and marking. If you have your equipment marked, advertise the fact using warning stickers.
• Keep your vehicle tidy. Clutter in the foot wells could make a thief feel it’s worth a look whilst envelopes left on seats could contain something worth stealing.
• Keep your glove box and centre console cubby tidy and open. If you have nothing inside that's worth stealing, show that this is the case.
• Keep ID badges on your person. Criminals know that they may be with electronic passes to buildings. They may also be attractive to fraudsters.

Report it:
If you have been a victim of theft from your vehicle and are in immediate danger, call 999 as soon as you can.
If you have discovered that your vehicle has been broken into, or that parts have been stolen, call us on 101 or report online at:

https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/how-to-report-a-crime/

Message Sent By
Ian Stacey (Police, Neighbourhood Policing Administrator, Chiltern & South Bucks)

Join us at our annual Thames Valley Police (TVP) Open Day on Saturday 10 August at our training centre in Sulhamstead, between 10am and 4pm.

Our Roads Policing Unit, Forensic Investigations Unit, Contact Management team and Specialist Operations team are just a handful of over 50 exhibitors who will be attending to showcase their work.

Highlights include:
Displays from our dogs section, our local search and rescue dogs and our public order team who have a new twist in store this year.
The force helicopter will be dropping by with an opportunity for you to meet the pilots and grab a photo.
11 exciting talks throughout the day; find out what family liaison is, what it's like to answer the 999 and 101 calls, and learn about the history of Thames Valley Police.
A fancy dress competition, dress in your best police themed costume to be in with a chance of winning a fantastic prize.
Get involved in our scavenger hunt which will see you take a trip round our stalls to follow the clues and bring out your inner detective.
Visit the museum and museum shop which will be celebrating its return to Sulhamstead.
As at previous events, TVP will also be raising funds for two worthy charities. This year the public's donations will go towards supporting PACT and Pilgrim Bandits.

Key Information:
Car parking is available on a first come, first served basis.
Assistance dogs are permitted to the event, other visitors with dogs will be turned away and dogs must not be left in vehicles.
Bag searches will be taking place upon entry to the event.
Entrance to the site is free.
Last entry will be at 3.30pm for a 4pm close.
Seating on site is limited, so please feel free to bring picnic blankets with you.
Venue address: Thames Valley Police Training Centre, Sulhamstead, near Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4DX.
We look forward to welcoming you to the event.

Look out for further information in the lead up to the event on our Facebook and Twitter channels.

Message Sent By
Alexandra Cross (Police, Communications, Thames Valley)

Friend --

The latest edition of Our News – the Neighbourhood Watch e-newsletter – is out now.

In this issue, we round up events from Neighbourhood Watch week and hear about the launch a new good practice database entitled Neighbourhood Watch Inspiration.

We also hear about a short film featuring a Neighbourhood Watch group for the newly launched Co-operate 2022 campaign which aims to save, improve and protect 2,000 public spaces over the next three years.

All this and more in the latest edition of Our News.

The newsletter is attached to this email or alternatively download it from our website at: www.ourwatch.org.uk/knowledge/news-read-latest-e-newsletter/

Yours sincerely,
Neighbourhood Watch Network.

P.S. Stay up to date with all the latest news from Neighbourhood Watch by liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.

More information about the Neighbourhood Watch Network can be found at: www.ourwatch.org.uk.
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William Murphy (NHWN, Administrator, England and Wales)

A child has been reported missing from Lambeth, London and may be in your area.

Please note:
This young lady was reported missing in an earlier alert, she was then found but has subsequently gone missing again.
The latest information is shown below:


If you have any information please contact the police on 999

Details known at this time are as follows:

Casey left her home address without being seen at 6:40pm on Monday 8th July. She is 5'4", wearing black leggings and a black vest top. The police are very concerned for her welfare, anyone with any information is urged to call 999 quoting reference 19MIS026387.

Name: Casey Parkins

Missing From: Lambeth, London

Date went missing: 08/07/2019 06:30 PM

Age: 12

Gender: Female

Height: 5'4"

Description: Casey is 5'4", of medium build, with light brown curly hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing black leggings and a black vest top.

If you have any info, please call
999
CASEY PARKINS
Missing From: Brixton, London
Date: 07/07/2019 05:00
Circumstances of Disappearance:
Left home address without being seen
Child
Casey Parkins
Age 12 Years
Height 5' 4"
Ethnic Appearance Mixed Race
Gender Female
Medium build, light brown curly hair, brown eyes.

On Saturday 29th June 2019 between 6pm and 10.40 pm a burglary occurred at Iver Lane, Iver. Unknown offenders have gained entry by forcing a rear window and stolen items.

If you saw or heard anything suspicious in the area of Iver Lane please contact Area CID, Amersham Investigation Hub via the Thames Valley Police non emergency number, 101 and quote crime reference ‪43190197354‬.

If you don’t want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on ‪0800 555 111‬ or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Alternatively you can report this online at https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/ quoting reference number ‪43190197354‬.


No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.

Please consider a few simple prevention steps to your property:-

1. Keep windows and doors shut, locked and in good condition

2. Property mark your valuables with a UV pen or forensic property marking kit, then register on www.immobilise.com. Make a note of all model numbers and serial numbers of all electrical items.

3. Use a timer switches to make your home look occupied in the evenings

4. Ensure car keys are safely stored away from the front door

5. Keep tools and ladders locked away out of sight.

For more Crime Reduction tips and information please visit our website www.thamesvalley.police.uk and click on 'crime prevention' in the Advice and Information section at the bottom of the webpage.

Alternatively contact Thames Valley Police on: 101

Message Sent By
Debbie Parker-Boyes (Case Investigator, Police, Taplow)

Your Local Neighbourhood Policing Team are holding the following Have Your Say Meeting on Friday 5th July 7-30m to 9-30pm at the CO-OP, 9 High Street, Iver, SL0 9ND.
You are most welcome to attend if you have any issues or concerns. If you are unable to attend and need to contact your team please either
1. Telephone on 101,
2. Email at IverStokePogesWexhamNHPT@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk
3. Follow the team on Twitter @TVP_ChiltSBucks

Message Sent By
Ian Stacey (Police, Neighbourhood Policing Administrator, Chiltern & South Bucks)

What you need to know

Action Fraud have received an increase in reports and intelligence where elderly victims are being targeted by individuals purporting to be police officers or traffic wardens. The victims are being approached whilst parked in a car park and are told by the suspect that they have parked illegally or broken a speed limit and a photo has been taken of their car for ‘evidence’.

Victims are advised that they will face a substantial penalty fine unless they pay a smaller upfront fee immediately. Victims, who opt for paying the smaller penalty, will be directed to a parking meter and asked to enter their card and PIN. These parking meters have been tampered with by the suspect in order to retain the card.

Once the victim inserts their card and are asked for their PIN, the victims are shoulder surfed for their PIN by the suspect. Once victims input their PIN, the card is retained by the machine and victims are told by the suspect to seek help from the company who operates the parking meter or their bank.

What you need to do
If you are suspicious about the authenticity of the fine, do not pay it until you have verified it with your local council.
Always shield your PIN from view when using an ATM machine, and never share your PIN with anyone.
If your bank card is retained by an ATM machine, contact your bank immediately to inform them.

Message Sent By
Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National)

Friend,

Today marks the start of Neighbourhood Watch Week 2019 where we’ll be celebrating the amazing work our volunteers do in their communities. We’ll be looking at areas where you expect Neighbourhood Watch to operate in and around (burglary) as well as some more unexpected ones (knife violence and social isolation).

Our message this year is that when it comes to Neighbourhood Watch, there is #MoreThanYouExpect.

To kick start the week we have today launched Neighbourhood Watch Inspiration, a collection of the most innovative work being undertaken by our volunteers across England and Wales.

The database contains examples of how Neighbourhood Watch groups are changing their communities for the better. In each case, volunteers explain how they developed their project, the impact it had on their community and how they overcame any challenges.

Neighbourhood Watch Inspiration allows users to contact the author of each example with the hope of generating fruitful conversations between members.


Get involved!

Stay connected with Neighbourhood Watch on Facebook and Twitter where all this week we'll be showcasing the full range of activities our volunteers undertake to improve their neighbourhoods using the hashtag: #MoreThanYouExpect.

We’re encouraging members to tell their stories on social media. How has Neighbourhood Watch helped your community? Why should people start their own schemes? Be sure to use our hashtag when you post!

If there’s just one thing you do today, please share our Facebook and Twitter post's with your friends, families and neighbours.

All the best.


Message Sent By
William Murphy (NHWN, Administrator, England and Wales)

What you need to know
• Action Fraud has experienced an increase in the reporting of malicious calls and voicemails, to members of the public purporting to be from Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
• Fraudsters are spoofing genuine HMRC telephone numbers to deceive their victims over the phone. The fraudsters state that as a result of the victim’s non-payment of tax or other duty, the victim is liable for prosecution or other legal proceedings in order to settle the balance. The fraudsters suggest victims can avoid this, by arranging payment to be made immediately by methods such as bank transfer or by purchasing iTunes gift cards.
• If the victim is hesitant or refuses to comply, the suspect makes a threat such as immediate arrest, sending bailiffs to the victim’s address or, in some cases, deportation.
• Often, the period for which the tax is allegedly due is distant enough to guarantee the victim will have little, if any, paperwork or ability to verify the claims. Once the money is paid the suspects sever all contact with the victim.
• In genuine cases, HMRC will initially make direct contact with you via post/letter and potentially follow up that letter with a phone call at a later date.
• If HMRC contact you via telephone they will quote the reference number on the initial letter you should have received. HMRC will not discuss something you are not already aware of, like a tax investigation, and will NOT demand immediate payment.

It is vital that the public exercise caution when receiving messages or telephone calls of this nature.

What you need to do
• Always question unsolicited requests for your personal or financial information. Just because someone knows your basic details (such as your name and contact details), it doesn’t mean they are genuine. Instead, contact the company directly using trusted methods such as a known email address or phone number.
• Legitimate organisations wouldn’t ask you to pay taxes, bills or fees using an iTunes gift card, or any other type of voucher. If you’re contacted by anyone that asks you to do this, you’re likely the target of a scam
• Don’t be rushed or pressured into making a decision. Under no circumstances would a genuine bank or some other trusted organisation force you to make a financial transaction on the spot.
• Report Phishing attempts. If you receive a call, text or email of this nature and have not lost money, you can report this as phishing to Action Fraud

Message Sent By
Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National)

What you need to know

Fraudsters have been advertising vehicles and machinery for sale on various online selling platforms, this includes vehicles and machinery used by the agricultural industry.

The victims, after communicating via email with the fraudster, will receive a bogus email which appears to be sent by a trustworthy third party, often PayPal or Escrow.

The emails are designed to persuade victims to pay upfront via bank transfer rather than through a protected payment method via the website. The victim pays the deposit before visiting the seller to collect the goods, believing there is a ‘cooling off’ period to reclaim the payment if they change their mind.

This gives victims the false sense of security that their money is being looked after by this trustworthy third party, when in fact, it is not and the money has gone straight to the fraudster.

It is vital that the public exercise caution when receiving emails or messages of this nature.

What you need to do
• Never transfer money for a vehicle you haven’t seen in person.
• Avoid paying for the vehicle by bank transfer as it offers you little protection if you become a victim of fraud. Instead, use a credit card or payment services such as PayPal.
• If you’re purchasing from a company or person you don’t know and trust, carry out some research first, or ask friends and family for advice before completing a purchase.

Message Sent By
Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National)

BBC Radio 4 Appeal Supports Crimestoppers
We’re pleased to let you know our friends at Crimestoppers have been chosen to be the featured charity on the BBC Radio 4 appeal this coming Sunday.

Crimestoppers compliment the work of Neighbourhood Watch by giving the general public a way of reporting crime 100% anonymously.

The BBC Radio 4 appeal is broadcast each Sunday morning highlighting the work of a different charity each week. The presenters give their time without payment and Crimestoppers are proud to reveal their presenter is former Victims Commissioner Baroness Helen Newlove.

Tune in to Radio 4 at 07.54 on Sunday 9 June to learn more about this unique charity.

Need a reminder to tune in? Learn more or sign up to receive a reminder here.

Message Sent By
William Murphy (NHWN, Administrator, England and Wales)

South Bucks Community Forum Tuesday 11Th June 2019 6-30Pm To 8-30Pm Fitzwilliam Centre Windsor End Beaconsfield
Please come along and share your views and work together to make our communities safer.

Message Sent By
Ian Stacey (Police, Neighbourhood Policing Administrator, Chiltern & South Bucks)

Courier Fraud, Bogus Police and Bank Officials Alert

What you need to know


Individuals have been receiving phone calls from people claiming to be a police officer or banking official

The suspect will say either:
There has been fraudulent activity at the victims’ bank and the staff at the bank are involved, the victim is then asked to withdraw money to either keep it safe or assist the police with their investigation
A business such as a jewellers or currency exchange is fraudulent and they require the victims’ assistance to help secure evidence by purchasing jewellery or exchange a large amount of currency to hand over to the police
The victims’ card has been compromised and used to purchase goods by a suspect, the victim is requested to withdraw their money to keep it safe or hand over their bank card to the police

What you need to do

​​​​​​​Your bank or the police will never:

Occasionally the victim will be told to dial a non-emergency extension of ‘161’ to receive confirmation of the individual’s bogus identity, the bogus official will advise the victim to lie about the reason for the withdrawal or purchase if challenged by staff, as the staff member is involved in the fraud
A courier attends the victim’s home address to collect the goods the same day Often the victim is given a code word for the courier as a way of authentication
Phone and ask you for your PIN or full banking password
Ask you to withdraw money to hand over to them for safe-keeping
Ask you to transfer money out of your account
Send someone to your home to collect cash, PINs, cards to cheque books

Message Sent By
Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National)

Crime Prevention Drop In Event
National Neighbourhood Watch Week 17-23rd June 2019
NHW Iver is hosting a
CRIME PREVENTION DROP IN EVENT

Saturday, 22 June 2019 from 10:00-12:00
Iver Parish Council, High Street Iver SL0 9ND

PLEASE pop in and speak to us, lots of crime prevention advice from
* Thames Valley Police
* Community Safety team
* Neighbourhood Watch
* CamSec (Alarms and CCTV)

#NNWW2019 #MoreThanYouExpect