Category Archives: Scams

Identity Theft 

Posted on March 25, 2023 by WDNHWA

As the public continue to protect their homes and property against crime identity theft is becoming more of a potentially serious crime. As a victim of identity fraud, you might not realise you’ve been targeted until a bill arrives for … Continue reading →

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Romance Fraud

Posted on January 23, 2023 by WDNHWA

Don’t fall for romance fraud this Valentine’s Day! Romance frauds happen when the victim thinks they’ve met the perfect partner through an online dating website or app, but the other person is using a fake profile to form a relationship … Continue reading →

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Watch out for scams

Posted on September 13, 2022 by WDNHWA

With the costs of road fuel, gas & electricity, postage, and many food products escalating at the present time, please be aware that scammers are taking advantage of this situation. Cyber criminals claiming to represent Ofgem are targeting householders offering … Continue reading →

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Newsletter Spring 2013

Posted on June 15, 2013 by WDNHWA

Congratulations to Us All! In 2012 the Neighbourhood & Home Watch Network (NHWN) was awarded the prestigious Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Volunteering Award in recognition of our work as one of the largest voluntary movements across England & Wales. So, heartfelt … Continue reading →

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Gone Phishing

Posted on June 15, 2013 by WDNHWA

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 →

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Help with spotting scams

Posted on June 10, 2013 by WDNHWA

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 →

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Rogue Traders & Bogus Callers

Posted on June 10, 2013 by WDNHWA

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 →

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Top Ten Scams

Posted on June 4, 2013 by WDNHWA

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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