The latest edition of the monthly e-newsletter from the National Neighbourhood Watch organisation Ourwatch has just been published. You can download the .pdf here. Always full of useful information and campaigns, and this month it specifically includes information about the September home burglary advice campaign to share with your networks.
Category: Crime Information
What are County Lines? County Lines is a term used for the organised illegal drug-dealing network. They operate out of major UK cities and distribute illegal drugs across rural and surburban counties. Vulnerable children and adults are recruited to transport drugs and cash all over the country, so that the criminals behind them can remain […]
The national OurWatch are concerned with the rapidly spreading problem of female dog thefts for expensive breeding programmes to take place, and to allow the laundering of illegal drugs money through secondary means. We have been asked this morning to request examples of any potential dog thefts in our area. Has anyone in your group […]
Don’t forget that our ward level information pages link to the most up to date information that is local to you. This might be useful for your group making funding applications, or for focusing on local issues to tackle yourselves or with partners. The Police crime statistics have just been updated (they’re a month or […]
We all know about 999. And everyone should know that 101 exists to report less urgent crime. But did you know that many community crime and safety issues can be reported online? Visit www.humberside.police.uk/report-it You can then follow the links to report non-emergency crimes; anti-social behaviour; civil matters; vehicle crimes; animal crimes and more. Another […]
Good morning, Having made contact with several co-ordinators and others who use social media like DN post code community Facebook pages since my first warning mail, it is evident that people still believe that putting information onto the Facebook pages alone will make the police react and investigate their problems. This is a misconception, as […]
FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT RECEIVE MY COMMUNITY ALERTS. Catalytic Converter Thefts – Tips on How To Protect Your Vehicle Today we’re warning motorists to be on their guard following a number of reports of catalytic converters being stolen. In the last month we have received reports of incidents in Goole, Scunthorpe, Brigg and Grimsby […]
Karl will again fully update the scam on Friday, but police have warned of a new text / social media ciontact being made with a VERY genuine looking attachment page which looks very realistic as if from the NHS. It tells you that you are now in line for the jab and to accept or […]
I am starting to hear local cases of dog walkers being followed and being asked questions about their dogs while out walking, even some people trying to snatch dogs from gardens while dogs are out doing their business. Recent national scam protection TV programmes are suggesting that drug dealers are using some of their ill […]
I do not normally deal with scam mails, as Karl does an excellent job updating new ones every week, but this one really annoys me, and evidence has shown nationally that one elderly lady was duped into paying over £150.00 for a placebo type jab, administered under non hygienic conditions, and with no knowledge of […]
Keith Hunter has issued his latest message in regards to how police are reacting during the pandemic – link is below. https://www.humberside-pcc.gov.uk/News/News-Archive/2021/A-New-Year-message-from-Commissioner-Keith-Hunter.aspx
I normally leave all scam alerts with Karl for his excellent and informative Friday slot, but the NEL Fraud Forum and Humberside Police have asked me to put this up asap , so here goes ! COVID 19 Vaccine Scam Text We have been informed about a new scam that is being circulated, but looks very […]
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Food Parcel Scam We have just been alerted of a food parcel scam in North East Lincolnshire. Details: The victim who attends a food larder in North East Lincolnshire regularly received a friend request via Facebook. It appeared that they had a mutual Facebook friend. They were asked to click a link to receive the […]
Are you signed up to receive alerts sent out by the various ward force PCSO’s and PC’s? If not, why not? Free information sent to your phone or computer for free and helping you to be free from theft or anti social behaviour in some cases – no brainer ! There has been a signaificant […]
Received today – please note the circumstances and advice given. ——————————– Scam Calls If you receive a call from your council office offering you a council tax refund do not give any details over the phone, but hang up and call your council tax office & clarify the call was genuine. A resident in our force area recently […]