North East Lincolnshire Neighbourhood NetworkingThe National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) have noticed an increase in Action Fraud reports where fraudsters are offering a discount on Television service provider subscriptions. Fraudsters are cold-calling victims, purporting to be from a Television (TV) provider offering a discount on their monthly subscription. Victims have been told the following: their subscription needs to be […]
Automated Action Fraud Tech Support – scam calls We are aware of fraudsters claiming to be from Action Fraud contacting victims using automated phone calls in order to gain remote access to their computers and drain bank accounts. Victims are receiving cold-calls from fraudsters purporting to represent Action Fraud. When the calls are answered, an […]
There continue to be reports of rogue trader incidents across North Lincolnshire – where persons posing as legitimate tradesmen (often wearing clothing with a company logo on and a liveried van) attend properties unannounced and uninvited and offer to carry out work on driveways, gardens and roofs and/or general handyman type jobs. Where the homeowner […]
We are looking to trial ‘play streets’ in North East Lincolnshire but before we do anything we want to know what you think. Play Streets allow communities to close their streets to ‘through’ traffic to allow supervised safe and free play activities. Play Streets are requested, organised and stewarded by the community for the community. […]
The national ‘Action Counters Terrorism’ awareness campaign launched this week. Humberside Police urges the public to help the police tackle terrorism and save lives by reporting suspicious behaviour and activity. Communities defeat terrorism. With the enduring terrorist threat, it is now more important than ever that everyone plays their part in tackling terrorism. Your actions […]
Problems including fly-tipping, statutory nuisances, rogue trading and consumer offences are being targeted in a new way by North East Lincolnshire Council. A new Community Protection and Compliance Team has been formed through the coming together of the Council’s Community Pride and Trading Standards teams. Three new area based teams are now covering the north, […]
Phantom Debt Fraud Action Fraud has recently experienced an increase in the number of calls to members of the public by fraudsters requesting payments for a “phantom” debt. The fraud involves being cold-called by someone purporting to be a debt collector, bailiff or other type of enforcement agent. The fraudster may claim to be working under […]
This video clip relates to vehicles with keyless entry/start systems . The advice is NOT to leave vehicle keys near doors / windows. Should you see anything suspicious please ring the police if in progress its 999 if less urgent its 101
Savvy people in North East Lincolnshire could see their home improvements paid for or subsidised by government funding pots. The funding is available to tackle a variety of home improvement projects with the aim of making homes warmer and more energy efficient, meaning that residents can also benefit from cheaper energy bills in the long […]
National Fraud Survey – from the Neighbourhood Watch Network The Neighbourhood Watch Network is looking to learn more about people’s experience of fraud and the support available to victims. Can you spare us two minutes to take our national survey today? All results are completely anonymous and will help us understand how Neighbourhood Watch can […]
Hello everyone Firstly may I wish you all a happy New Year. On Monday 8thJan 2018 the Humber Watch group met with Lianne Taylor from the National Neighbourhood Watch Network based in Leicester. Lianne gave us a detailed update on where NHW is currently and where it needs to go in the future. The clear […]
Two brothers from Doncaster have been given a court bill of more than £3,000 for fraud and consumer offences after breaking doorstep trading rules. Micheal and Patrick Harty, 20 and 31, of Doncaster Road, Askern, pleaded guilty to a series of offences relating to driveway works they’d carried out in Grimsby in February and March […]
How To Shop Online Safely Check the web address Always check you’re on the correct website. Criminals can set up fake websites that have a similar design and web address to the genuine site. Is it a secure connection? Web pages you enter personal or financial details into should display a locked padlock sign […]
With the darker nights well and truly here can I remind you all to be extra vigilant and ensure properties remain secure . The use of lighting within the home is always a good deterrent to unwanted visitors with many different options available . If you believe there is a crime in progress then please […]