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- Written by Ian Harding
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Message sent by Ryan Reid (Police, PCSO, Chester LPU Rural & Frodsham PCSO)
PROTECTING YOURSELF FROM CAR THIEVES:
Don’t leave valuables such as CDs, pen drives, sat nav systems, laptops, handbags and mobile phones on show - even if you think an item isn’t of any particular value, someone else might think differently.
Don’t leave coats or clothing visible. Their pockets may be empty but someone looking through the window won’t know that.
Make sure your car is locked and all windows, doors, boot and sunroof are closed properly.
Activate all security devices, alarms, immobilisers, etc. when left unattended.
Always park your car in a safe, well lit place.
If you can leave your valuables at home.
If not take them with you whilst walking in the Forest.
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- Written by Simon Sherlock
- Category: Neighbourhood Alert
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| Message sent by: | Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National) |
Phantom Debt Collectors and Bailiffs Fraud Alert
Action Fraud has recently experienced an increase in the number of calls to members of the public by bogus bailiffs requesting payments for a “phantom” debt. The fraud involves being cold-called by someone purporting to be a bailiff working on behalf of a court, attempting to recover funds for a non-existent debt.
Read more: Phantom Debt Collectors And Bailiffs Fraud Alert 06/11/2017
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- Written by Simon Sherlock
- Category: Neighbourhood Alert
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Message sent byRyan Reid (Police, PCSO, Chester LPU Rural & Frodsham PCSO)
Dear Residents,
There has been a slight increase of burglaries in the rural areas recently.
With this in mind Cheshire Police is keen to remind people about the importance of home or business security.
In our busy lives it’s easy to forget about your home security. However, there are some simple steps that you can take to secure your property and belongings.
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- Written by Simon Sherlock
- Category: Neighbourhood Alert
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| Message sent by: | Dan Hind (Police, Media, Chesh Engagement Unit) |
Officers are reminding resident to remain vigilant following a multiple reports of hoax calls from people claiming to be from HMRC.
Over the past 24 hours officers have received three separate reports from residents in the Northwich area who have received calls from a man purporting to be from Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
On each occasion the victim was told they were being investigated by HMRC for an outstanding tax balance and if they didn’t settle the balance then they would be arrested. The caller was then informed that if they paid the balance within two hours they will not be arrested, and then told that the balance could only be settled using iTunes vouchers.
The victims were then advised to visit a high street supermarket or electronics store to purchase the vouchers and then call back the hoax caller and provide them with the serial numbers from the vouchers to settle their debt.
Chief Inspector Simon Meegan said: “In each of these cases the victims have been told that they must purchase hundreds of pounds worth of vouchers or face the prospect of being arrested; which has caused anxiety and concern for all of the victims.
“Thankfully in all three cases the victims did not fall for the scam and no money changed hands. However, having been made aware of these incidents we are working closely with local supermarkets and electronics stores to help prevent vulnerable residents from purchasing large quantities of vouchers.
“I would also like to remind local residents that HMRC would never call you and ask you to settle a balance over the phone using vouchers. I advise anyone who believes that they may have been a victim to call us on 101.”
Anyone who believes they have been contacted fraudulently or have been a victim of fraud should call Cheshire Police on 101 and Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.
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