Local areas have been recently targetted by youths, and fires have been lit in several places, including industrial and leisure sites, not just alleyways and old unoccupied houses. Business owners obviously have a legal duty of care to protect their businesses against the risk of arson around workplace areas, but members of the public also […]
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——— SCAM WARNING ——— Action Fraud has recently received 63 reports about a scam in which fraudsters target people with offers of “low cost” loans or “free” government grants. What the victims aren’t told is that the money they’ll receive is actually an advance payment for Universal Credit. The criminals use the personal information they’ve […]
Recent police reports show that there is a marked increase in burglaries in the above 2 areas , and I have been asked to update the officers concerned with current NHW groups in place. There is evidence, however, that areas being currently targetted have no current NHW groups registered in those post codes / locations, […]
North East Lincolnshire Council is consulting on the proposal of public space protection orders (PSPOs) in key public areas. A PSPO allows councils to put restrictions in specific areas such as town centres, parks and beaches. The restrictions will focus on anti-social behaviour in public places and the undesirable behaviour of irresponsible dog owners. A […]
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Crime Update
There has been a significant rise in the number of suspicious incidents for example prowlers in rear gardens ,trying car doors and dwelling burglaries in the following wards Humberston New Waltham Haverstoe This is an extract via My Community Alert received today ( 1st Nov ) and whilst specific to the Humberston crime the information […]
Stolen Bikes – Crime Prevention Advice There have been reports in recent days of bikes being stolen in Waltham. Please ensure your bike is locked with a good quality lock if left unattended. Please also beware that thieves may also have access to your garage if you leave the door open whilst gardening etc. If […]
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TV Providers Discount Fraud
The 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 […]
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Rogue Traders
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Car Theft Footage
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
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 […]
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 […]
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Charity Fraud Awareness Week
A week encouraging those who work within or support the charity and voluntary sectors to become fraud aware and resilient. Please find information on the link below https://www.fraudadvisorypanel.org/charity-fraud/charity-fraud-awareness-week/