Neighbourhood watch
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Les Rowlands is the Neighbourhood watch co ordinator. In the event of your needing to report anything please contact Les on 07752213981 or l[email protected]
Les Rowlands is the Neighbourhood watch co ordinator. In the event of your needing to report anything please contact Les on 07752213981 or l[email protected]
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.
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Anti-social behaviour 01603 212100 [email protected]
Police non-urgent 101 (calls cost 10p) Crimestoppers 0800 555111 In an emergency always dial 999 Safer Neighbourhood Team .https://www.norfolk.police.uk/your-area/norwich-south/officers-norwich-south LATEST NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH NEWS
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Reports of Graffiti along “The Cut” from Constable Road to Danby Park has resulted in the Hedge and Danby Wood Teams blocking off further gaps in the Ipswich Road hedge towards the park. So far this has minimised the problem although the attraction for children playing in the wooded area at bottom of Constable Road gardens remains, particularly going into summer.
Norfolk Police - Operation Moonshot pursuit vehicles continue to monitor Catalytic Converter (CC) thefts across the County and they are aware that stolen cars entering the County can change false number plates two or three times before stealing CC’s and leaving at speed. Dusk or during the night are the most likely times for these thefts. Japanese Hybrid cars are the most popular vehicles so remember to park your cars in the most difficult place to deter these thieves.
Our Beat Manager, Andy Toes, attended a lunch at the URC and gave a talk to those present about his role within the community which was much appreciated. The focus of his time across Eaton seems to be more and more in Eaton Village or Eaton park where there are more issues for him to deal with. The recent Casey review of policing has shown a lack of resourcing for Neighbourhood Policing so Andy may eventually get more help and become more visible. Baroness Casey Review Final Report: March 2023 Please make your views known to the Police & Crime Commissioner about what you believe to be any shortcomings in visible policing in the area. Get in touch
Parking on verges has been particularly bad through the winter and the damage on the corner of Welsford Road is awful although the Birch builders have said they will carry out reparation once the work is completed.
The NW WhatsApp group now has 20 members who regularly share any issues that occur on the estate with the most recent example being a suspicious cold caller who turned out to be legitimate but some great interaction by members.
Anyone wanting to join contact me on [email protected]
Norfolk Police - Operation Moonshot pursuit vehicles continue to monitor Catalytic Converter (CC) thefts across the County and they are aware that stolen cars entering the County can change false number plates two or three times before stealing CC’s and leaving at speed. Dusk or during the night are the most likely times for these thefts. Japanese Hybrid cars are the most popular vehicles so remember to park your cars in the most difficult place to deter these thieves.
Our Beat Manager, Andy Toes, attended a lunch at the URC and gave a talk to those present about his role within the community which was much appreciated. The focus of his time across Eaton seems to be more and more in Eaton Village or Eaton park where there are more issues for him to deal with. The recent Casey review of policing has shown a lack of resourcing for Neighbourhood Policing so Andy may eventually get more help and become more visible. Baroness Casey Review Final Report: March 2023 Please make your views known to the Police & Crime Commissioner about what you believe to be any shortcomings in visible policing in the area. Get in touch
Parking on verges has been particularly bad through the winter and the damage on the corner of Welsford Road is awful although the Birch builders have said they will carry out reparation once the work is completed.
The NW WhatsApp group now has 20 members who regularly share any issues that occur on the estate with the most recent example being a suspicious cold caller who turned out to be legitimate but some great interaction by members.
Anyone wanting to join contact me on [email protected]
LATEST SCAMS UPDATE
Latest Scams, Consumer Alerts and News from Norfolk County Council Trading Standards
Reporting scams
Reporting scams you receive helps us continue to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people.
You can report scams and get further advice from our partners the Citizens Advice consumer helpline:
0808 223 1133 (freephone)
Citizens Advice consumer service website
If you've been the victim of an online scam you can get advice and support from Citizens Advice Scams Action:
0808 250 5050 (freephone)
Citizens Advice Scams Action website
You can also report Frauds, Cyber Crime and Phishing attempts to Action Fraud, the National Fraud & Cyber Crime reporting centre:
0300 123 2040
Action Fraud website
Follow us on Twitter
Copyright © 2020 Norfolk County Council, All rights reserved.
Reporting scams
Reporting scams you receive helps us continue to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people.
You can report scams and get further advice from our partners the Citizens Advice consumer helpline:
0808 223 1133 (freephone)
Citizens Advice consumer service website
If you've been the victim of an online scam you can get advice and support from Citizens Advice Scams Action:
0808 250 5050 (freephone)
Citizens Advice Scams Action website
You can also report Frauds, Cyber Crime and Phishing attempts to Action Fraud, the National Fraud & Cyber Crime reporting centre:
0300 123 2040
Action Fraud website
Follow us on Twitter
Copyright © 2020 Norfolk County Council, All rights reserved.
Residents urged to be vigilant following telephone scams. Police are urging residents to be vigilant following a number of fraud attempts in the South Norfolk area on Wednesday 3 November.
Officers received three separate reports from elderly residents living in the Diss area, claiming to have been contacted by fraudsters purporting to be police officers. During the calls they were encouraged to withdraw large amounts of money from their bank.
The incidents happened in:
Residents are reminded that your bank or the police will NEVER ask you to withdraw money or purchase items.
Further advice includes:
Officers are investigating these incidents and enquiries are ongoing.
If anyone has received a similar type of telephone call or has any information about these incidents. Contact Norfolk Police on 101 quoting Operation Radium.
Alternatively, Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.
For further advice, head to the Action Fraud website: www.actionfraud.police.uk or call 0300 123 2040.
Officers received three separate reports from elderly residents living in the Diss area, claiming to have been contacted by fraudsters purporting to be police officers. During the calls they were encouraged to withdraw large amounts of money from their bank.
The incidents happened in:
- Pulham Market, Diss at approximately 12pm. No details or money was handed over.
- St Mary’s Drive, Diss at approximately 11am. Victim attended the bank but no money was handed over.
- Waveney Heights, Brockdish, Diss at approximately 12.30pm. No details or money was handed over.
Residents are reminded that your bank or the police will NEVER ask you to withdraw money or purchase items.
Further advice includes:
- Your bank or the police will NEVER ask for your PIN, bank card or bank account details over the phone – never give these details to anybody.
- Neither the police nor the banks will send a courier to collect money from you.
- Always request Photo ID and if unsure call the police.
- If you're asked to telephone a bank, then always do it on a different phone to the one you were contacted on.
- Fraudsters will keep the line open and have been known to play ringtones, hold music and a recorded message down the phone so the victim believes they are making a call to a legitimate number. Ensure you can hear a dialling tone before calling police or use a friend or neighbour's telephone instead.
- Do not rush into complying to the scammers demands / requests.
- If you have already given your bank details over the phone or handed your card details to a courier, call you bank straight away to cancel the card
Officers are investigating these incidents and enquiries are ongoing.
If anyone has received a similar type of telephone call or has any information about these incidents. Contact Norfolk Police on 101 quoting Operation Radium.
Alternatively, Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.
For further advice, head to the Action Fraud website: www.actionfraud.police.uk or call 0300 123 2040.
You can now see an interactive map of the Eaton/Tuckswood area showing where crimes have been committed. Click here
We are excited to tell you more about our SLING YOUR HOOK campaign running throughout July to help tackle scams
WHY ‘SLING YOUR HOOK’?
The campaign taps into the psychology that scammers use to hook people in, helping you stay one step ahead and protect yourself and your loved ones against the increasing variety of scams happening every day. We’ve identified the following five behaviours scammers commonly use:
We also know that often victims of scams report that in hindsight they felt something wasn’t quite right at the time. This campaign aims to raise awareness of the tactics scammers use and encourages people to ‘stop and think’ if something doesn’t FEEL, SEEM, LOOK or SOUND right. This allows them time to trust your gut instinct and help prevent becoming a scam victim.
“Everyone likes to feel special. But watch out! If a stranger is going out of their way for you, something fishy may be going on instead. Scammers like to offer one-off deals and favours. Don’t be afraid to tell them no.” John Hayward-Cripps, CEO of Neighbourhood Watch Network
How can you support this campaign?
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH NETWORK, Central Support Team
WHY ‘SLING YOUR HOOK’?
The campaign taps into the psychology that scammers use to hook people in, helping you stay one step ahead and protect yourself and your loved ones against the increasing variety of scams happening every day. We’ve identified the following five behaviours scammers commonly use:
- They imply they’re doing you a favour (reciprocity)
- They indicate everyone else is doing this (social proof)
- They say your only chance is to act now (urgency)
- They act like they’re similar to you, so you like them and want to please them (connection)
- They ask you to do one little thing which makes you do more (commitment).
We also know that often victims of scams report that in hindsight they felt something wasn’t quite right at the time. This campaign aims to raise awareness of the tactics scammers use and encourages people to ‘stop and think’ if something doesn’t FEEL, SEEM, LOOK or SOUND right. This allows them time to trust your gut instinct and help prevent becoming a scam victim.
“Everyone likes to feel special. But watch out! If a stranger is going out of their way for you, something fishy may be going on instead. Scammers like to offer one-off deals and favours. Don’t be afraid to tell them no.” John Hayward-Cripps, CEO of Neighbourhood Watch Network
How can you support this campaign?
- LEARN: Visit our scams website pages to learn more about common scams, preventing scams, reporting scams, supporting victims and a scams campaign toolkit
- SHARE: Follow us on our Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / LinkedIn channels and share our posts
- JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Join us for an online talk (details below)
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH NETWORK, Central Support Team
NEW TELEPHONE SCAM
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We have today been alerted about a Telephone Scam happening in the Norfolk area, especially within Norwich.
We understand that people are being targeted by fraudsters posing as police officers over the telephone and being convinced to withdraw large amounts of money, in some cases over £10,000 or being asked to leave their bank card with the pin number written on a piece of paper outside their property. The police have been alerted to this and have launched a operation called OPERATION RADIUM. Please follow the following advice and share this message to all your contacts, family and friends. |
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If you are called by someone claiming to be a police officer or anyone else and they are asking for your bank details, money or bank card...
Remember a genuine person/police officer will never ask you for money, bank details or for you to leave your card and pin in a designated place. If you are suspicious, please trust your instincts.
To find out more about Telephone Scams - click HERE
- Hang up phone
- Call 101, using a different phone
- When answered, please say you are porting something to do with OPERATION RADIUM
- Provide as much detail as possible
Remember a genuine person/police officer will never ask you for money, bank details or for you to leave your card and pin in a designated place. If you are suspicious, please trust your instincts.
To find out more about Telephone Scams - click HERE
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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.
Incidents on the estate
Could we ask that any suspicious activity, particularly anyone walking around the estate looking into properties or driving slowly around is reported to the police. (Police 101 number). A note of the type of vehicle, colour and registration number always helps. Also let me know via email [email protected] as I can back it up with our Beat Officer.
A reminder, just dial 999 if a crime is in progress, or alternatively, if non urgent, phone 101 or Crime stoppers on 0800 555 111 which is always 100% anonymous .
Remember you do not have to answer the door to anyone who you do not know, listen to anyone on the telephone who is trying to sell you anything or click on any link from an email that looks suspicious in any way.
Could we ask that any suspicious activity, particularly anyone walking around the estate looking into properties or driving slowly around is reported to the police. (Police 101 number). A note of the type of vehicle, colour and registration number always helps. Also let me know via email [email protected] as I can back it up with our Beat Officer.
A reminder, just dial 999 if a crime is in progress, or alternatively, if non urgent, phone 101 or Crime stoppers on 0800 555 111 which is always 100% anonymous .
Remember you do not have to answer the door to anyone who you do not know, listen to anyone on the telephone who is trying to sell you anything or click on any link from an email that looks suspicious in any way.
Scams and Online Frauds
You can report scams to the Citizens Advice consumer helpline using their online report form or by calling
03454 04 05 06, or you can report a scam to Action Fraud, the UK national fraud office using their online fraud reporting tool or by calling 0300 123 2040.
For information on the latest frauds and scams, go to the Consumer Scam Alerts website below:
https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/business/trading-standards/scams/consumer-alerts
You can report scams to the Citizens Advice consumer helpline using their online report form or by calling
03454 04 05 06, or you can report a scam to Action Fraud, the UK national fraud office using their online fraud reporting tool or by calling 0300 123 2040.
For information on the latest frauds and scams, go to the Consumer Scam Alerts website below:
https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/business/trading-standards/scams/consumer-alerts
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