MORE LOCAL VIGILANCE STILL REQUIRED ! As we move forward into yet another trying week of self isolations and enforced stays at home for many families, I believe that we need to uphold our vigilance in looking after local vulnerable people, and also those who do not consider home security important. With many shops closing […]
Category: Scams
Just a quick update! Immingham recycling centre is currently closed due to manning problems, and the Grimsby recycling centre is only accepting food wastes. This will inevitably result in people who have no scruples deciding to fly tip wherever they can. Please look out for, and report, any areas where this is taking place, hopefully […]
News is coming in that police forces could well be challenging people, hopefully in a standard manner countrywide, to prove why they are away from home, and new legislation states that fines can be made to those who go out and about with no good reason. If approached in the street by persons other than […]
PLEASE DO NOT FALL FOR ANY MAILS, TEXTS OR PHONE CALLS FROM PEOPLE PRETENDING TO BE FROM HMRC PROVIDING A TAX REFUND DUE TO CORONA VIRUS OVERPAYMENTS – IT’S NOT REAL !!
There is a huge proliferation of advice with the current crisis, but when asked to forward police information on here, I have no problem with publishing at their request. It just shows how low some people will stoop to rob those who rely on honest information. Stay safe, but be aware of scams!
PLEASE FIND THE LINK BELOW TO LATEST GOVERNMENT INFORMATION ON VOLUNTEERING DURING THIS CRISIS. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-how-to-help-safely–2/coronavirus-how-to-help-safely#can-i-help IF ANYTHING CHANGES IN THE NEAR FUTURE, IT WILL BE POSTED ON HERE. THANK YOU – STAY SAFE AND KEEP YOUR DISTANCE !
News this morning has NEL area Covid 19 cases up to 39 confirmed. Is this not now enough information for people to understand that self isolation does not mean several trips to the shops, allowing children off school attendance not to be roaming the streets with their mates, not having friends or neighbours in your […]
Anyone who has set up home offices at this time should take heed of the following advice, and ensure that your house insurances cover you in the small print that is often hidden ! Fire Safety Whilst Working from Home Home working, self-isolating and social distancing…phrases very few of us have ever used before! This is […]
If, like me, at this current time, you are still fit and well, with no symptoms, then please consider becoming a volunteer within the borough, to assist others who may be self isolated through no fault of their own, apart from ongoing health problems that makes them safer if not in contact with other people. […]
The links below are now the official National Volunteers site method that we can keep you informed on updates in regards to the Covid 19 situation. Neighbourhood Watch has also issued below the specific NHW National Office advice with a foot note from our local Humberside area police force. I am happy to take any […]
Please note – that there is a new scam starting up in regards to Coronavirus travel lockdowns, and having to make claims on travel insurances for cancellations of trips. If you travel for business or pleasure, and are covered by any form of travel insurance, please check that travel disruption cover is inclusive, as several […]
Please find some sample information within the post, from the page in the NHW Network website, for updated information on new police drop in session dates, and other relevant information on NHW. Log on and read more, be informed on local issues. Community Policing
Lots of people enjoy a little flutter, either with betting on horses or football or other sporting events, buying lottery tickets for good causes, or having a go on name cards in local community places. Fraudsters, however, have methods of trying to draw the unwary into their net, for big prize draws that either don’t […]
MORE FREE TRAINING – CO-ORDINATORS NEED THIS SESSION – FOR REMAINING LEGAL WITHIN GDPR REGULATIONS FOR THEIR GROUP STRUCTURES AND HELD PERSONAL INFORMATION ! On Tuesday 12th November VANEL, will be delivering a “Cyber Security” training session aimed specifically at Neighbourhood Watch groups and Coordinators at the VANEL office (23 Bargate) starting at 4pm. The […]
Hello everyone Just a quick update to inform you all that as of July 31st, scam awareness month 2016 has come to an end. However, please note that all information released over the course of the month is still relevant, so please remain vigilant.