Neighbourhood watch
Neighbourhood Watch - Eric Wilson 01603 455638 wilson1@tinyworld.co.uk
Eaton Rise remains one of the safest and trouble-free areas of the City and, hopefully, it will stay that way. With the introduction of Neighbourhood Watch rather than Homewatch our contacts with the police are now less well defined. Scams and fraud, especially on-line fraud, are a regular national problem and the Neighbourhood Watch page of our web site is frequently updated with details of the latest occurrences.
In the coming weeks new Neighbourhood Watch signs will replace the old Homewatch signs and a Neighbourhood Watch sticker together with a Member’ Guide will be delivered to every house on Eaton Rise.
Anti-social behaviour 01603 212100 asb@norwich.gov.uk
Police non-urgent 101 (calls cost 10p)
Crimestoppers 0800 555111
In an emergency always dial 999
Contact Norfolk Constabulary.
You can contact Norfolk Constabulary in several ways depending on the urgency and type of request.
To find out when officers will be in your local area, visit www.norfolk.police.uk
By phone, dial 101 to speak to Norfolk Constabulary.
Switchboard: 01953 424242 (Number for international callers
and those in the UK residing outside of England & Wales)
Minicom: 0845 345 3458 (Service for hard of hearing).
Textphone 18001 101
Send a text message 07786 200777
Fax 0845 345 4567
Always dial or text 999 in an emergency.
Website: Click here.
You can contact Norfolk Constabulary in several ways depending on the urgency and type of request.
To find out when officers will be in your local area, visit www.norfolk.police.uk
By phone, dial 101 to speak to Norfolk Constabulary.
Switchboard: 01953 424242 (Number for international callers
and those in the UK residing outside of England & Wales)
Minicom: 0845 345 3458 (Service for hard of hearing).
Textphone 18001 101
Send a text message 07786 200777
Fax 0845 345 4567
Always dial or text 999 in an emergency.
Website: Click here.
What is phishing?
Fraudulently sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to trick individuals into revealing personal information, such as passwords and financial information. Phishing can also be carried out over text messages (smishing) and phone calls (vishing).
Links
Don’t click on the links in unsolicited emails and texts.
Attachments
Don’t open the attachments in unsolicited emails.
Your information
Don’t reveal personal or financial information as a result of unsolicited emails, texts or calls.
World Cup Tickets
The 2018 FIFA World Cup will take place from 14th June – 15th July 2018. The worldwide demand for match tickets is expected to be significant. Action Fraud have been alerted to several websites which are offering World Cup Tickets for sale, some at highly inflated prices. A FIFA spokesperson said:
“FIFA regards the illicit sale and distribution of tickets as a very serious issue and it has been reminding all football fans that FIFA.com/tickets is the only official and legitimate website on which to buy 2018 FIFA World Cup tickets.”
“FIFA has received various complaints and enquiries by customers of non-authorised ticket sales platforms, and has consistently confirmed that these companies cannot guarantee access to the stadiums as the respective tickets may be cancelled. Insofar customers are at risk of investing a high amount of money (also for travelling and accommodation) without having the certainty to actually be able to attend the matches.”
FIFA have also warned that “any tickets obtained from any other source, such as ticket brokers, internet auctions or unofficial ticket exchange platforms, will be automatically rendered void and invalid”.
Action Fraud received over six hundred reports and intelligence submissions in relation to the previous World Cup so it’s vital that football fans exercise caution when considering a purchase or making a transaction.
Online Marketplace Fraud Advice For Sellers
Action Fraud has received several reports that sellers of items on online marketplace websites are falling victim to fraud by bogus buyers. The bogus buyers contact the seller wanting to purchase an item and advise they will be sending the requested amount via PayPal or other electronic payment method. The seller then receives a fake, but official looking email stating they have been paid more than the asking price and to send the difference back to the buyer’s bank account. In reality, no money has ever been sent; the bogus buyer has spoofed an email and purported to be an online payment company. All contact is then severed with the seller.
Remember that selling anything could make you a target to these fraudsters however those offering sofas, large furniture and homeware have been identified as particularly vulnerable.
Magazine Advertise Debt Alert
Victims receive a telephone call from someone purporting to be a bailiff enforcing a court judgement, attempting to recover funds for a non-existent debt. The fraudsters state the debt originates from the victim not paying a magazine advertisement subscription.
A variety of magazine names and publishers are being used by the fraudsters, who also commonly use the names of certified Bailiff Enforcement Agents such “Scott Davis”, “Stephen King” and “Mark Taylor”. These are names of certified Bailiff Enforcement Agents employed by debt enforcement companies.
The fraudsters request that the debt be repaid by bank transfer. If the victim refuses, they threaten to visit the victim’s home or place of work to recover the debt that is owed.
Once the money has been transferred, victims are not provided with receipt details of the payment or contact details. Later when victims make enquiries, they’ll discover that the debt did not exist, and often that no advertisement was placed.
This type of fraud is nationwide and since 2017, there have been 52 Action Fraud Reports. From the reports received, a range of different businesses and individuals are being targeted.
Protection Advice
Don’t assume an email or phone call is authentic. Remember criminals can imitate any email address. Stay in control. Always use a trusted payment method online, such as Paypal, and have the confidence to refuse unusual requests for payment like bank transfers.
Don’t be rushed or pressured into making a decision. Always verify that you have received payment from the buyer before completing a sale and a legitimate company will be prepared to wait whilst you verify information.
Listen to your instincts. Criminals will try and make unusual behaviour, like overpaying, seem like a genuine mistake and just because someone knows your basic details, such as your name and address, it doesn’t mean they are genuine.
Stay in control: always question cold callers: always contact the companies directly using a known email or phone number.
If you have been affected by this, or any other type of fraud, report it to Action Fraud by visiting http://www.actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040.
Visit Take Five (takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/advice/) and Cyber Aware (cyberaware.gov.uk) for more information about how to protect yourself online.
Fraudulently sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to trick individuals into revealing personal information, such as passwords and financial information. Phishing can also be carried out over text messages (smishing) and phone calls (vishing).
Links
Don’t click on the links in unsolicited emails and texts.
Attachments
Don’t open the attachments in unsolicited emails.
Your information
Don’t reveal personal or financial information as a result of unsolicited emails, texts or calls.
World Cup Tickets
The 2018 FIFA World Cup will take place from 14th June – 15th July 2018. The worldwide demand for match tickets is expected to be significant. Action Fraud have been alerted to several websites which are offering World Cup Tickets for sale, some at highly inflated prices. A FIFA spokesperson said:
“FIFA regards the illicit sale and distribution of tickets as a very serious issue and it has been reminding all football fans that FIFA.com/tickets is the only official and legitimate website on which to buy 2018 FIFA World Cup tickets.”
“FIFA has received various complaints and enquiries by customers of non-authorised ticket sales platforms, and has consistently confirmed that these companies cannot guarantee access to the stadiums as the respective tickets may be cancelled. Insofar customers are at risk of investing a high amount of money (also for travelling and accommodation) without having the certainty to actually be able to attend the matches.”
FIFA have also warned that “any tickets obtained from any other source, such as ticket brokers, internet auctions or unofficial ticket exchange platforms, will be automatically rendered void and invalid”.
Action Fraud received over six hundred reports and intelligence submissions in relation to the previous World Cup so it’s vital that football fans exercise caution when considering a purchase or making a transaction.
Online Marketplace Fraud Advice For Sellers
Action Fraud has received several reports that sellers of items on online marketplace websites are falling victim to fraud by bogus buyers. The bogus buyers contact the seller wanting to purchase an item and advise they will be sending the requested amount via PayPal or other electronic payment method. The seller then receives a fake, but official looking email stating they have been paid more than the asking price and to send the difference back to the buyer’s bank account. In reality, no money has ever been sent; the bogus buyer has spoofed an email and purported to be an online payment company. All contact is then severed with the seller.
Remember that selling anything could make you a target to these fraudsters however those offering sofas, large furniture and homeware have been identified as particularly vulnerable.
Magazine Advertise Debt Alert
Victims receive a telephone call from someone purporting to be a bailiff enforcing a court judgement, attempting to recover funds for a non-existent debt. The fraudsters state the debt originates from the victim not paying a magazine advertisement subscription.
A variety of magazine names and publishers are being used by the fraudsters, who also commonly use the names of certified Bailiff Enforcement Agents such “Scott Davis”, “Stephen King” and “Mark Taylor”. These are names of certified Bailiff Enforcement Agents employed by debt enforcement companies.
The fraudsters request that the debt be repaid by bank transfer. If the victim refuses, they threaten to visit the victim’s home or place of work to recover the debt that is owed.
Once the money has been transferred, victims are not provided with receipt details of the payment or contact details. Later when victims make enquiries, they’ll discover that the debt did not exist, and often that no advertisement was placed.
This type of fraud is nationwide and since 2017, there have been 52 Action Fraud Reports. From the reports received, a range of different businesses and individuals are being targeted.
Protection Advice
Don’t assume an email or phone call is authentic. Remember criminals can imitate any email address. Stay in control. Always use a trusted payment method online, such as Paypal, and have the confidence to refuse unusual requests for payment like bank transfers.
Don’t be rushed or pressured into making a decision. Always verify that you have received payment from the buyer before completing a sale and a legitimate company will be prepared to wait whilst you verify information.
Listen to your instincts. Criminals will try and make unusual behaviour, like overpaying, seem like a genuine mistake and just because someone knows your basic details, such as your name and address, it doesn’t mean they are genuine.
Stay in control: always question cold callers: always contact the companies directly using a known email or phone number.
If you have been affected by this, or any other type of fraud, report it to Action Fraud by visiting http://www.actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040.
Visit Take Five (takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/advice/) and Cyber Aware (cyberaware.gov.uk) for more information about how to protect yourself online.
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