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Little book of big scams

Hello everyone Please find attached ‘The Little Book of Big Scams’.  A book which contains a lot of insightful and important information which will help to keep you safe. The Little Book of Big Scams – Third Edition  

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Trading standards – tree surgeons warning.

Trading Standards are warning residents in the area that three males in  a white transit van  have been reported to have been knocking on doors and touting for work as “tree surgeons”. If you are considering having any work done then it is better to take your time and obtain at least 3 quotes before […]

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Dogwatch launch at Woofs

Dog show promises to be explosive WITH just days to go until the Woofs dog show, organisers have announced the military working dogs will be demonstrating their skills at searching out explosives. This is just one of the many exciting special events taking place throughout the day when North East Lincolnshire Council, in conjunction with […]

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Woofs Dog Show 17th August @ Meridian Showground From 1000hrs

The annual Woofs dog show takes place very soon . It’s free entry to the event with a small charge ( £1)  if you enter your dog in one of the many classes running throughout the day. There is loads going on with pet and craft stalls, face painting and demos of obedience to keep […]

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Miscellaneous Scams

Scam awareness month comes to an end

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.

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Shop owner found hiding quarter-of-a-million illicit cigarettes by sniffer dog

A shop owner who was caught hiding almost a quarter-of-a-million illicit cigarettes has been given a suspended prison sentence. For the full story, please visit the link below. http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/shop-owner-found-hiding-quarter-of-a-million-illicit-cigarettes-by-sniffer-dog/story-29562180-detail/story.html  

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Crime Information

Doorstep trader scams warning

As part of National Scams Awareness Month, North East Lincolnshire Trading Standards are issuing a series of warnings to consumers and residents, spreading the word about scams that have cost local people dearly. This week, Trading Standards are looking at doorstep trader scams which have hit local residents in the past. Councillor Hazel Chase, portfolio […]

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Silence of The Scams – a real life horror story

Mail scam victims in North East Lincolnshire were cheated out of almost £150,000 last year, according to new figures collated by the council’s Trading Standards team. North East Lincolnshire Trading Standards can confirm that in the last financial year, people in the area are known to have lost at least £148,075 to postal scams. What’s […]

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Sentences handed out for illicit tobacco

The council’s trading standards team brought forth the prosecution against two individuals.  The two were found guilty of possessing illicit tobacco with intent to sell, and were both handed suspended prison sentences.   Neil Clark, community protection manager responsible for Trading Standards at NELC said afterwards “We appeal to anyone to get in touch if […]

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Cold Calling Signs – Update

Hello everyone, We have received an update informing us that the ‘No Cold Calling’ signs have no legal status, they are purely advisory. If a cold caller visits your home, is asked to leave and refuses to do so, then that would be considered a breach. What the sign should tell the cold caller is […]

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New national neighbourhood watch guide

Hello all, There is a new member’s guide for the Neighbourhood Watch. For a downloadable pdf version of this most recent guide, please click the following link Ourwatch Members Guide 2016 (If the link does not open, please check your downloads folder ,as it should be stored there.)  

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General

21st of June Coordinators meeting – A summary

  Hello The quarterly co-ordinators meeting was held at the Grimsby Town Hall on the 21st June 2016 .   The event attracted 40 attendees including guests speakers and the police . Richard Ellis ( Red security and hardware) gave information and displayed examples of Insurance rated locks and other security products currently available . […]

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Crime Information

Help the police prevent car/motorcycle crime and tackle anti-social vehicle use.

Humberside Police are reminding people of the importance of locking their cars and motorcycles following a recent increase in vehicles being taken across the force area. These vehicles are then being used by the offenders and driven in an anti-social and potentially dangerous manner. We are committed to tackling these issues, however we need the […]

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Scam awareness month- July 2016

  Hello Everyone, July is scam awareness month, here are some useful tips you can use to to stay safe. Don’t be rushed – resist pressure to make a decision straight away. If it sounds too good to be true then it probably is. Don’t suffer in silence – speak out about scams. If you […]

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21st June meeting agenda

Dear fellow Coordinators, chairs and members I would like to invite you all to June meeting. This time around we have a security presentation from a local company who will be able to give us advice on the latest products available. Your local NHW website will be presented and there will be a chance to […]