Important Community Information
Fake PayPal Emails
Action Fraud is warning people selling items online to be on the lookout for criminals sending fake PayPal emails. • Between January 2020 and September 2020, 21,349 crime reports were made to Action Fraud about fake PayPal emails.• Victims reported losing a total of £7,891,077.44 during this time.• Those targeted included people selling jewellery, furniture and electronics via online marketplaces.•...
Important message to van owners in Bournemouth
Vans broken into in the Bournemouth area There have been a number of vans entered and tools and other equipment stolen. Thieves are actively targeting these vans and, in some cases, bypassing the standard vehicle security installed. Keep it locked It might sound obvious, but it’s sometimes easy to forget: make sure that all of your van’s doors and windows...
Newsletter from NHW
September Our News newsletter is now available.Click here to read our September Our News newsletter.This month we have a look at how one group has tackled crime and disorder in Hackney, we introduce to you CrimeStoppers Domestic Abuse campaign #YouAreNotPowerless which launched on the 1st September, and Action Fraud's anti-phishing campaign #MulletOver, which also launched on the 1st September.In partnership with Avast we look at ways Cyberhood Watch is protecting our community. We...
Warning Catalytic Converter theft rising
Police Warn about Catalytic Converter Thefts in the Bournemouth area In recent years, catalytic converter theft has risen dramatically. According to the AA Insurance claims have gone up from 32 in 2018 to 393 in 2019. It is believed that this is driven by the value of the metals inside. While platinum prices have remained fairly stable, there has been a sharp increase in the...
Public warned about test and trace scams
Today, Get Safe Online is issuing a serious warning about scams perpetrated by fraudsters claiming to represent the NHS Coronavirus test and trace service. These could take the form of fake emails, texts and phone calls and also bogus websites. One of the key elements of the service – which was announced by the government last week – is an...