Community Awareness Helps Us to Keep Safe East Worlington and the surrounding area has very low incidents of crime, which contributes to the enjoyment and feeling of security in living in this locality. However, we should not be complacent and one of the ways we can help ourselves and our community is to stay aware and be alert. A recent incident is a good example of information-sharing helping us all to stay aware and be alert. ‘A light blue possibly metallic 2005 style Nissan XTrail vehicle … [Read more...]
Bitcoin-Related Scam Emails
We’re warning the public to be vigilant of unsolicited emails promoting cryptocurrency (Bitcoin) investment opportunities. We’ve received over 750 reports this week about Bitcoin-related phishing emails that use fake celebrity endorsements to try and lure victims into investment scams. The links in the emails lead to fraudulent websites that are designed to steal your money, as well as personal and financial information. How you can protect yourself: Investment opportunities: Don’t be … [Read more...]
Improve Your Cyber Security By Taking Six Actions
Due to coronavirus, more people will be doing their festive shopping online this year. This means more opportunities for hackers to carry out cyber attacks. They often do this by targeting people and businesses using: email and website scams malware - software that can damage your device or let a hacker in If hackers get into your device or accounts, they could access your money, your personal information, or information about your business. You can improve your cyber security by … [Read more...]
Awareness of Drone Activity
Dated 01/10/20 Dear All It has been brought to our attention that one property in the past week has been subject to a nuisance and intrusive drone flight; there was no reason for this flight to occur, so it has left us a little puzzled. The police have been informed and the local constabulary have been dutifully notified, as we thought it best to be proactive especially after the incident earlier this year involving a farm vehicle. Please can we as a community be a little extra vigilant and … [Read more...]
HMRC Scam
Neighbourhood Watch Message from the Police We would like to make you aware that we have received reports of the following scam taking place recently. Residents have received automated phone calls stating it is from HMRC about non payment/prosecution or similar, an instruction is then given to press a number - please do not follow instructions – this is a scam. If you have any concerns please phone 101 or email 101@dc.police.uk If you have fallen victim to a scam, please report this to … [Read more...]
Fake Penalty Notice Scam
We would like to make the public aware of a recent fake penalty notice scam which is sent by email, the email looks genuine and official and states that a penalty charge is due, the email normally contains a link to pay online, please do not click on links. To check a fine is genuine please use a reliable source of information to make contact to check. Please be wary of this type of scam with emails that contain links, links can take you to a phishing website that is used to steal financial … [Read more...]
Suspicious Vehicle Approaching Farms and Rural Properties
Suspicious Vehicle & Occupants Police would ask farms and rural properties premises in the North and West Devon areas are to be vigilant following a report of at least three men in a white transit van being found on farm premises without permission. When challenged by one farm owner they stated they were taking scrap wood. It was noticed that they had copper piping which they were told to put back and told to leave. Another farm has reported batteries taken from a … [Read more...]
Amazon Prime Scam
A resident has made us aware of an Amazon Prime scam. This scam has been reported in the press. An example can be found on the link below. https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/amazon-prime-membership-cancellation-scam-18143212 Action Fraud warn about Amazon Prime Scam https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/alert/scammers-target-people-with-amazon-prime-scam Warnings are also on Amazon’s own website. Amazon state: ‘If you receive a suspicious phone call, e-mail or text message claiming … [Read more...]
Cold Calling Warning
Neighbourhood Watch Circulated Information We have been made aware that there may be rogue traders operating in Barnstaple, North Devon, and surrounding areas, offering driveway and tarmacking services. We advise that you do not agree to work offered by unsolicited doorstep callers, the risks are high. If you want work doing in your home or garden, take time to get three quotes from reputable businesses you trust and make your decision on who to use in your own time. If you are concerned … [Read more...]
Elderly Devon Resident Targeted by Fraudsters for Nearly £5,000
Fraudsters contacted the victim by telephone from a withheld number, purporting to be from the Serious Fraud Squad. To substantiate this claim, the caller was able to confirm easily obtainable basic details about the victim such as their full name and address. They told the victim that a suspect was in custody after being found in a well know retail outlet, using a bank card with the victim’s name on. There were many calls back and forth all day long. Eventually the victim was … [Read more...]