Author Archives: WDNHWA
Gone Phishing
Fraudsters drop their bait into the murky waters of the internet to see who will bite…. Phishing the name given to sending a trick email to get hold of your passwords, usernames, credit card details and other personal information that … Continue reading
Holiday security
Here are some useful tips for when you go on holiday to ensure that on your return, you are less likely to get a nasty surprise! Make your home look occupied. Recruit the help of a family member or neighbour … Continue reading
Help with spotting scams
The Met Police have produced a great little booklet, the Little Book of Big Scams, and you can read it online at http://www.met.police.uk/docs/little_book_scam.pdf Thames Valley Police – Reporting Fraud and internet crime: https://www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk/da/28652/How_To_Report_Fraud___Internet_Crime.html Met Police Fraud Alert: http://www.met.police.uk/fraudalert/ Financial Services … Continue reading
Rogue Traders & Bogus Callers
Are you just too polite? Thieves we invite into our homes Everyone knows the basics of keeping their home safe from burglars – but what about the thieves you invite in? Every day we invite total strangers into our homes … Continue reading
Shed Security
You might not have the crown jewels stashed in your garden shed, but a thief could use your own spade to prise open a back door or window and burgle your house! You need to protect the contents of your … Continue reading
Selling, not Begging?
Selling not Begging? Many people report that they have mixed reactions to pedlars turning up claiming to be ex-offenders trying to get their lives back on track by selling household goods door-to-door rather than begging or relying on handouts. Whilst … Continue reading
Top Ten Scams
Top Ten Scams There are hundreds of ways villains can find to part the unsuspecting from their hard-earned cash, but these are some of their favourite and most lucrative scams that Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinators need to be aware of; A … Continue reading
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