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    Thu 25 February 2021
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    Archive of alert messages

    Containing the tag : "scam" (100 results)

    Alerts sent Thursday 25 February 2021

    Alert title
    Neighbourhood Watch
    18:32 : Friends against Scams courses
    Good evening Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards would like to invit...
    Sent by : John Farnaby (NWN, MSA, Surrey, Tandridge)
    Lancashire Constabulary
    15:46 : Scam Alert
    We have received reports nearby to your address where we believe an illegitimate...
    Sent by : Amy Charnock (Police, PCSO, Morecambe)
    Devon and Cornwall Police
    14:39 : Scam Calls for Payment
    Schools are asked to be aware of SCAM calls wanting payment for Advertising ...
    Sent by : Shirley Craft (Police, Community Messaging Officer, Devon & Cornwall)
    Neighbourhood Watch
    11:15 : Protect yourself and others from Internet fraud
    Good Morning More opportunities to protect yourself and others - completely fre...
    Sent by : David Alder (NWN, Multi Scheme Administrator, Thames Valley)

    Alerts sent Wednesday 24 February 2021

    Alert title
    Cheshire Constabulary
    22:35 : Age UK Cheshire East Scams Awareness Update Bulletin
    Good Evening,   Please find the link to this month’s AGE UK scam bu...
    Sent by : Julia Short (Police, PCSO, Macclesfield LPU Congleton PCSO)
    Staffordshire Police
    21:35 : HMRC scam.
    We have been made aware of an increase in calls from scammers claiming to be cal...
    Sent by : Alice Frodsham (Staffordshire Police, PCSO, Stoke North)
    Staffordshire Police
    17:12 : SCAM IN STONE
    Good afternoon, Please be advised that there is a scam going around in the Stone...
    Sent by : Megan Rogers (Police,PCSO,Stone)
    Leicestershire Police
    16:09 : Bicycle Van and How Much is Lost due to Scams?
    Hello, Following on from the recent incident of four suspects being seen in a...
    Sent by : Darren Stretton (Police, PCSO 6035, Hinckley and Blaby NPA, Burbage)
    Thames Valley Police
    15:27 : This message is dated Wednesday 24th February 2021 - Maidenhead
    CRIME I have attached reference numbers to each crime report. If you live in ...
    Sent by : Jeffrey Pick (Police, Community Engagement & Resilience Officer, Windsor & Maidenhead LPA)
    Thames Valley Police
    15:21 : This message is dated Wednesday 24th February 2021 - Windsor
    CRIME: I have attached reference numbers to each crime report. If you live in...
    Sent by : Jeffrey Pick (Police, Community Engagement & Resilience Officer, Windsor & Maidenhead LPA)
    Thames Valley Police
    15:14 : This message is dated Wednesday 24th February 2021 - Ascot
    CRIME: I have attached reference numbers to each crime report. If you live in...
    Sent by : Jeffrey Pick (Police, Community Engagement & Resilience Officer, Windsor & Maidenhead LPA)
    Cheshire Constabulary
    12:40 : scam alert
    Scam Warning: Copycat driving licence websites Halton Trading Standards wi...
    Sent by : Margaret Sumner (Police, PCSO, Widnes LPU)
    Bedfordshire Police
    10:42 : Police impersonation scam warning
    We are issuing a warning to the county’s residents, following reports of a polic...
    Sent by : Giovanna Traetto-Reynolds (Police, PCSO, OPERATION SENTINEL RURAL TEAM)

    Alerts sent Tuesday 23 February 2021

    Alert title
    Devon and Cornwall Police
    16:25 : Scam alert
    The Cowick & St Thomas NPT would like to make you aware of the following sca...
    Sent by : William Malcolm (Police, PCSO, Exeter)
    West Mids Police
    15:36 : HM Revenue Scam
    Good Afternoon, We are aware of more and more fraudulent activity via telepho...
    Sent by : Susan Malhi (Police, PCSO, Bushbury, Lowhill, Fallings Park and Oxley)
    South Yorkshire Police
    15:07 : Telephone Fraudsters
    Good afternoon all, I hope everyone is safe and well. BE SAFE BE SECURE No2 - Te...
    Sent by : Shaun McDermott (Police, PCSO, Barnsley South NPT - Covering Darfield, Wombwell and Hoyland. Allocated beat areas bieng Hoyland and surrounding townships. )
    South Yorkshire Police
    12:00 : Beware of scammers
    Beware of telephone fraudstersSouth Yorkshire Police has issued a warning to loc...
    Sent by : Neil Makinson (Police, PCSO, Town Centre Team)
    Neighbourhood Watch Scotland
    10:54 : BT Phone Scam
    We’ve received details of an elderly gentleman in Hamilton, who was co...
    Sent by : Leisa Hughes (NHWN, Administrator, South Lanarkshire)
    Lancashire Constabulary
    09:55 : SCAM ALERT.
    We have been made aware of a Scam incident that occurred in Bolton-le-Sands last...
    Sent by : Andy Garner (Police, PCSO, WEST - Lancaster)

    Alerts sent Monday 22 February 2021

    Alert title
    Lancashire Constabulary
    17:35 : DVLA scam
    Please be aware of a scam making its rounds asking motorists to click a lin...
    Sent by : Angie Hall (Police,PCSO,Morecambe )
    Dorset Alert
    12:10 : North Dorset Scam alert - Courier Fraud
    Courier fraud occurs when a fraudster contacts victims by telephone purporting...
    Sent by : Chris Mullens (Police, PCSO 6644, North Dorset)
    Cheshire Constabulary
    10:02 : Scam Warning
    There are currently multiple clever scams around and this Alert if for the aware...
    Sent by : Ben Wright (Police, PCSO, Macclesfield)

    Alerts sent Sunday 21 February 2021

    Alert title
    Cheshire Constabulary
    16:23 : Age UK Scam update
    Good Afternoon,   Please find the link to this month’s AGE UK scam ...
    Sent by : Karen Watson (Police, PCSO, Macclesfield LPU PCSO)

    Alerts sent Saturday 20 February 2021

    Alert title
    Cheshire Constabulary
    14:26 : Age UK scam alert advice
    Good Afternoon,Please find the link to this month’s AGE UK scam bulletin. This m...
    Sent by : Karen Linton (Cheshire Police, PSCO, Macclesfield LPU PSCO)

    Alerts sent Friday 19 February 2021

    Alert title
    Bedfordshire Police
    16:07 : Police impersonation scam warning
    We are issuing a warning to the county’s residents, following reports of a...
    Sent by : Gosia Grabczak (Beds Police, Administrator, Bedfordshire)
    Neighbourhood Watch Scotland
    19:02 : Scam Share and CyberScotland Bulletins
    The following links contain the latest advice, news and support relative to scam...
    Sent by : Willie Clark (NHWN, National Co - ordinator, NW Scotland)
    Thames Valley Police
    14:04 : This message is dated Friday 19th February 2021 - Maidenhead
    CRIME I have attached reference numbers to each crime report. If you live in ...
    Sent by : Jeffrey Pick (Police, Community Engagement & Resilience Officer, Windsor & Maidenhead LPA)
    Gloucestershire Constabulary
    13:58 : Warning after rogue traders scam elderly woman
    The Cheltenham Local Policing Team is warning residents to be vigilant after rog...
    Sent by : The Appeals Team (Police, External Communications Officer, )
    Thames Valley Police
    13:51 : This message is dated Friday 19th February 2021 - Windsor
    CRIME: I have attached reference numbers to each crime report. If you live in...
    Sent by : Jeffrey Pick (Police, Community Engagement & Resilience Officer, Windsor & Maidenhead LPA)
    Thames Valley Police
    13:38 : This message is dated Friday 19th February 2021 - Ascot
    A VERY GOOD 48 HOURS – ONLY ONE CRIME TO REPORT.  A BREAK IN TO A CON...
    Sent by : Jeffrey Pick (Police, Community Engagement & Resilience Officer, Windsor & Maidenhead LPA)
    Leicestershire Police
    10:57 : BEWARE OF SCAMMERS
    Good Morning Birstall & Wanlip,Hope you are all doing okay. This is a quick emai...
    Sent by : Cody Taylor (Police,PCSO,Charnwood)

    Alerts sent Thursday 18 February 2021

    Alert title
    Neighbourhood Watch
    21:34 : Rushmoor Against Scams Facebook Page
    Message to all Rushmoor Alert members. Our partners at Citizens Advice Rushmo...
    Sent by : Peter B (NWN, Administrator, Hampshire, Rushmoor)
    Staffordshire Police
    21:19 : SCAM
    We're asking people to be cautious of any automated calls they receive mentionin...
    Sent by : Sarah Leadlay (Police, PCSO, East Staffordshire)
    Staffordshire Police
    21:12 : SCAM
    We're asking people to be cautious of any automated calls they receive mentionin...
    Sent by : Sarah Leadlay (Police, PCSO, East Staffordshire)
    Surrey Police
    16:15 : Scam Alert
    Criminals are using the potential rise in unemployment as an opportunity to adve...
    Sent by : Carolyn Anstey (Surrey Police, Office Manager, Runnymede)
    Staffordshire Police
    14:24 : National Insurance Scam
    Members of the public are still receiving automated phone calls claiming that th...
    Sent by : Deryn Small (Police, Police Community Support Officer (PCSO), Lichfield)
    Staffordshire Police
    14:22 : National Insurance Scam
    Members of the public are still receiving automated phone calls claiming that th...
    Sent by : Deryn Small (Police, Police Community Support Officer (PCSO), Lichfield)
    Neighbourhood Watch Scotland
    14:10 : Phone scams
    Dear All,   Police in Edinburgh have recently received reports of scam ph...
    Sent by : Sonja Kaiser-Ferris (Police, Constable, Edinburgh)
    Hampshire Constabulary
    11:14 : Are you aware of courier fraud?
    Have you heard of courier fraud?   We want to alert residents to a scam w...
    Sent by : Jessica Blackwell (Police, Corporate Communications Officer, Hampshire)
    Staffordshire Police
    10:20 : Alert - Scams
    There has been an increase in reports of Scam attempts across the county. Phone ...
    Sent by : Timothy Leathers (Staffordshire Police, PCSO, East Staffordshire)

    Alerts sent Wednesday 17 February 2021

    Alert title
    Staffordshire Police
    19:31 : Romance Scam
    Criminals will do their research and mould themselves into your perfect match.If...
    Sent by : Adrian Price (Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)

    Alerts sent Thursday 18 February 2021

    Alert title
    Neighbourhood Watch
    08:02 : Tax Refund Scams
    This is a message from Wycombe District Neighbourhood Watch Association We ha...
    Sent by : Eric Hambling (NWN, Multi Scheme Administrator, Thames Valley)

    Alerts sent Wednesday 17 February 2021

    Alert title
    Staffordshire Police
    15:23 : Scam
    There are an increasing number of scam calls in regards to National Insurance Nu...
    Sent by : Saad Ahmed (Staffordshire Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)
    Staffordshire Police
    15:21 : Scams
    There are an increasing number of scam calls in regards to National Insurance Nu...
    Sent by : Saad Ahmed (Staffordshire Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)
    Staffordshire Police
    15:20 : Scams
    There are an increasing number of scam calls in regards to National Insurance Nu...
    Sent by : Saad Ahmed (Staffordshire Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)
    Staffordshire Police
    15:18 : Scams
    There are an increasing number of scam calls in regards to National Insurance Nu...
    Sent by : Saad Ahmed (Staffordshire Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)
    Staffordshire Police
    15:17 : Scam
    There are an increasing number of scam calls in regards to National Insurance Nu...
    Sent by : Saad Ahmed (Staffordshire Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)
    Staffordshire Police
    15:15 : Scams
    There are an increasing number of scam calls in regards to National Insurance Nu...
    Sent by : Saad Ahmed (Staffordshire Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)
    Staffordshire Police
    15:14 : Scams
    There are an increasing number of scam calls in regards to National Insurance Nu...
    Sent by : Saad Ahmed (Staffordshire Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)
    Staffordshire Police
    15:12 : Scams
    There are an increasing number of scam calls in regards to National Insurance Nu...
    Sent by : Saad Ahmed (Staffordshire Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)
    Staffordshire Police
    15:10 : Scams
    There are an increasing number of scam calls in regards to National Insurance Nu...
    Sent by : Saad Ahmed (Staffordshire Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)
    Staffordshire Police
    15:10 : Scams
    There are an increasing number of scam calls in regards to National Insurance Nu...
    Sent by : Saad Ahmed (Staffordshire Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)
    Staffordshire Police
    15:05 : Scams
    There are an increasing number of scam calls in regards to National Insurance Nu...
    Sent by : Saad Ahmed (Staffordshire Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)
    Staffordshire Police
    15:00 : Scams
    There are an increasing number of scam calls in regards to National Insurance Nu...
    Sent by : Saad Ahmed (Staffordshire Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)
    Staffordshire Police
    14:59 : Scams
    There are an increasing number of scam calls in regards to National Insurance Nu...
    Sent by : Saad Ahmed (Staffordshire Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)
    Staffordshire Police
    14:58 : Scams
    There are an increasing number of scam calls in regards to National Insurance Nu...
    Sent by : Saad Ahmed (Staffordshire Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)
    Staffordshire Police
    14:56 : Scams
    There are an increasing number of scam calls in regards to National Insurance Nu...
    Sent by : Saad Ahmed (Staffordshire Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)
    Staffordshire Police
    14:55 : Scams
    There are an increasing number of scam calls in regards to National Insurance Nu...
    Sent by : Saad Ahmed (Staffordshire Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)
    Staffordshire Police
    14:51 : Scams
    There are an increasing number of scam calls in regards to National Insurance Nu...
    Sent by : Saad Ahmed (Staffordshire Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)
    Staffordshire Police
    14:43 : Scams
    There are an increasing number of scam calls in regards to National Insurance Nu...
    Sent by : Saad Ahmed (Staffordshire Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)
    Staffordshire Police
    14:40 : Scam
    There are an increasing number of scam calls in regards to National Insurance Nu...
    Sent by : Saad Ahmed (Staffordshire Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)
    Staffordshire Police
    14:38 : Scam
    There are an increasing number of scam calls in regards to National Insurance Nu...
    Sent by : Saad Ahmed (Staffordshire Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)
    Staffordshire Police
    14:34 : Scam
    There are an increasing number of scam calls in regards to National Insurance Nu...
    Sent by : Saad Ahmed (Staffordshire Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)
    Staffordshire Police
    14:33 : Scams
    There are an increasing number of scam calls in regards to National Insurance Nu...
    Sent by : Saad Ahmed (Staffordshire Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)
    West Mids Police
    14:21 : Scams
    Dear ResidentsThere are an increasing number of scam calls in regards to nationa...
    Sent by : Anthony Meakin (Police, PCSO, East Park)
    West Mids Police
    14:20 : Scams
    Dear ResidentsThere are an increasing number of scam calls in regards to nationa...
    Sent by : Anthony Meakin (Police, PCSO, East Park)
    West Mids Police
    14:18 : Scams
    Dear ResidentsThere are an increasing number of scam calls in regards to nationa...
    Sent by : Anthony Meakin (Police, PCSO, East Park)
    West Mids Police
    14:17 : Good Afternoon
    There are an increasing number of scam calls in regards to national insurance nu...
    Sent by : Simon Tonkinson (Police, PCSO, Bushbury, Lowhill, Fallings Park and Oxley)
    West Mids Police
    14:15 : Good Afternoon
    There are an increasing number of scam calls in regards to national insurance nu...
    Sent by : Simon Tonkinson (Police, PCSO, Bushbury, Lowhill, Fallings Park and Oxley)
    West Mids Police
    14:13 : Good Afternoon
    There are an increasing number of scam calls in regards to national insurance nu...
    Sent by : Simon Tonkinson (Police, PCSO, Bushbury, Lowhill, Fallings Park and Oxley)
    West Mids Police
    13:28 : National Insurance Number scam
    Dear Residents There are an increasing number of scam calls in regards to nat...
    Sent by : Toni Jones (Police, PCSO, Selly Oak)
    Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service
    12:53 : Scam warning as fire service phone numbers are spoofed by telemarketers
    You may have received a phone call from our main switchboard number, 01606 86870...
    Sent by : Ashley Lawton (Cheshire Police / Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, Administrator, Corporate Communications)
    Cheshire Constabulary
    08:49 : Crime Prevention
    Between September 2019 and September 2020, Action Fraud received just over 17,00...
    Sent by : James Hannath (Police, Community Support Officer, Chester )

    Alerts sent Tuesday 16 February 2021

    Alert title
    Dorset Alert
    16:08 : Telephone Scams
    The scams continue please be on your guard and make sure vulnerable elderly rela...
    Sent by : Mandy Robinson (Dorset Police, PCSO 5352, Stour Valley)
    Staffordshire Police
    10:47 : Courier fraud (Reminder)
    Courier fraud is becoming more established and sophisticated. Usually the elderl...
    Sent by : Adrian Price (Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)
    Staffordshire Police
    10:46 : Courier fraud (Reminder)
    Courier fraud is becoming more established and sophisticated. Usually the elderl...
    Sent by : Adrian Price (Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)
    Staffordshire Police
    10:45 : Courier fraud (Reminder)
    Courier fraud is becoming more established and sophisticated. Usually the elderl...
    Sent by : Adrian Price (Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)
    Staffordshire Police
    09:10 : Scam phone calls
    Fraudsters try to trick people out of their money by telephoning them pretending...
    Sent by : Karen Terry (Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)
    Staffordshire Police
    09:09 : Scam phone calls
    Fraudsters try to trick people out of their money by telephoning them pretending...
    Sent by : Karen Terry (Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)
    Neighbourhood Watch Scotland
    09:05 : Telephone Scam Fraud Warning
    Scam Fraud Warning  - Argyll, Bute and West Dunbartonshire Police in Arg...
    Sent by : Willie Clark (NHWN, National Co - ordinator, NW Scotland)
    Staffordshire Police
    09:03 : Telephone Scam
    Fraudsters try to trick people out of their money by telephoning them pretending...
    Sent by : Christopher Neal (Staffordshire Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)
    Staffordshire Police
    09:01 : Telephone Scam
    Fraudsters try to trick people out of their money by telephoning them pretending...
    Sent by : Christopher Neal (Staffordshire Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)
    Staffordshire Police
    08:59 : Telephone Scam
    Fraudsters try to trick people out of their money by telephoning them pretending...
    Sent by : Christopher Neal (Staffordshire Police, PCSO, South Staffordshire)

    Alerts sent Monday 15 February 2021

    Alert title
    West Mids Police
    15:37 : National insurance scam
    Monday 15th February 2021   Dear resident Below is some info...
    Sent by : Susan Malhi (Police, PCSO, Bushbury, Lowhill, Fallings Park and Oxley)
    West Mids Police
    14:32 : National insurance scam
    Monday 15th February 2021   Dear resident Below is some info...
    Sent by : Daniel Talbot (Police , PCSO, Shirley and Blythe Solihull NPU)

    Alerts sent Sunday 14 February 2021

    Alert title
    Neighbourhood Watch
    11:53 : Courier Fraud - Telephone Scam Alert
    Warwickshire Police are warning residents to be alert and to look out for elderl...
    Sent by : Colin Cartwright (NWN, Chair, MSA, Warwickshire)

    Alerts sent Saturday 13 February 2021

    Alert title
    Northamptonshire Police
    21:39 : Scam alert
    Dear All,I just thought I would take the opportunity to remind everyone about Sc...
    Sent by : Natasha Fountain (Police, PCSO, East Northants & Wellingborough)
    Northamptonshire Police
    21:37 : Scam phone calls
    Dear All,I just thought I would take the opportunity to remind everyone about Sc...
    Sent by : Natasha Fountain (Police, PCSO, East Northants & Wellingborough)
    Neighbourhood Watch
    21:22 : Warwickshire Trading Standards Weekly scams Rogue traders and Frauds alert
    Scam Advertisers, Cavity Wall ‘Upgrade’ Warning, NI Number Scam, B...
    Sent by : Colin Cartwright (NWN, Chair, MSA, Warwickshire)
    Cheshire Constabulary
    12:58 : SCAMS
    Please be aware there are various SCAMS going around at the moment.We have recen...
    Sent by : Sharon Jones (Police, PCSO, Crewe LPU Nantwich PCSO)

    Alerts sent Friday 12 February 2021

    Alert title
    Action Fraud (NFIB)
    16:06 : Bitcoin-related scam emails
    Dear Subscriber, We’re warning the public to be vigilant of unsol...
    Sent by : Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National)
    Gloucestershire Constabulary
    14:34 : Scam Call Forest
    This is a Neighbourhood Watch message from Chrissie Parkes There have been two ...
    Sent by : Chrissie Parkes (Police, Neighbourhood Watch Officer, Gloucestershire)
    Neighbourhood Watch
    14:21 : Scams in the Forest
    This is a Neighbourhood Watch message from Chrissie Parkes There have been two ...
    Sent by : Chrissie Parkes (Police, Neighbourhood Watch Officer, Gloucestershire)
    Staffordshire Police
    12:38 : Doorstep Scams
    Doorstep scammers commonly target older people. We'll show you how to protect yo...
    Sent by : Jane Lawlor (Police,PCSO,Longton)
    Northamptonshire Neighbourhood Watch
    11:05 : Phone Scams and Texts
    To all Northants Neighbourhood / Alert Members Phone Scams/Texts This is a...
    Sent by : Alan Earle (NWN, County Chairman , Northamptonshire)
    Neighbourhood Watch Scotland
    09:31 : Trading Standards Scotland - Scam Share Bulletin -11 February 2020
    To read the latest bulletin use the following link https://us3.campaign-arc...
    Sent by : Mark Armstrong (NHWN, Community Support Officer, NW Scotland)

    Alerts sent Thursday 11 February 2021

    Alert title
    Lancashire Constabulary
    20:10 : Scams
    A police officer or your bank will NEVER ask you to hand money over to them to s...
    Sent by : Laura Jones (Police, PCSO, SOUTH - Chorley)
    Lancashire Constabulary
    20:10 : Scams
    A police officer or your bank will NEVER ask you to hand money over to them to s...
    Sent by : Laura Jones (Police, PCSO, SOUTH - Chorley)
    Neighbourhood Watch
    17:21 : Advice on Scams and Frauds
    Neighbourhood Watch Message   Advice re: Frauds and Scams   With l...
    Sent by : Simon Bailey (Police, Neighbourhood Watch Officer, Glouce)
    Lancashire Constabulary
    15:40 : Increase in scam callers demanding national insurance numbers
    Dear Sir or madam, We have been made aware of a number of scam calls taking plac...
    Sent by : LancsPolice EASTNEWS (Police, NEWS, EAST)
     
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