Police would like to make you aware of the following scam which has occurred over a wide area. Covid-19 Vaccine Scam Users have been sent a text purporting to be from a NHS body or similar informing the user that they are entitled to a COVID-19 vaccination. They are then […]
During this last Lockdown more people have been targeted by unscrupulous friendly Scammers who have time to chat and gain a person’s trust and get their personal/card details. Try and phone vulnerable relations and people in your road. Keep in touch, it only takes a minute & keeps the scammers […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Recent news stories have highlighted awareness of unauthorised encampments in around the Bournemouth area. This awareness has increased with the current COVID-19 pandemic and the movement of people and the increased risk of transmission affecting the R. The media have reported encampments on the beach, cliff tops and some recreational […]
North Bournemouth Crime Prevention Panel is now a approved Friends Against Scams Organisation. Friends Against Scams is a National Trading Standards Scams Team initiative, which aims to protect and prevent people from becoming victims of scams by empowering people to take a stand against scams. Scams cost the UK economy £5-£10 […]
Bringing the community together. Is Your Number Up? Is a joint NBCPP/NW partnership project supported by Bournemouth Borrough Council, Dorset Fire & Rescue, Dorset Police, SW Ambulance Service.
