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.
Warm weather
The current weather may not be so good for the gardeners but it means that many of us are spending time outdoors in our gardens. The weather also means that we may leave doors and windows open to catch the breeze. We are lucky on Eaton Rise because we have not been troubled too much by crime. Many burglaries are opportunistic and, whilst we should enjoy the weather we should also be aware. The police advise that doors or windows should only be left open where they cannot be seen.
The current weather may not be so good for the gardeners but it means that many of us are spending time outdoors in our gardens. The weather also means that we may leave doors and windows open to catch the breeze. We are lucky on Eaton Rise because we have not been troubled too much by crime. Many burglaries are opportunistic and, whilst we should enjoy the weather we should also be aware. The police advise that doors or windows should only be left open where they cannot be seen.
Watch out for these fake LinkedIn emails
There have been multiple reports about fake LinkedIn emails. They claim that your LinkedIn profile has appeared in multiple searches and provide links you can click on to get more details. These links lead to malicious websites designed to steal your personal and financial details.
Always question unsolicited requests for your personal or financial information in case it’s a scam. Never automatically click on a link in an unexpected email or text.
Scam Alert - TSB emails
Norfolk Trading Standards are highlighting a warning from Action Fraud to customers of TSB to be aware of a number of fake emails currently circulating claiming to be from the bank. Emails claiming to be from TSB say “your account has been restricted”. The account verification link in the email leads to a phishing website designed to steal online banking login details and personal information.
Don’t be tricked into giving access to personal or financial information to a fraudster. Never automatically click on a link or attachment in an unexpected email or text.
There have been multiple reports about fake LinkedIn emails. They claim that your LinkedIn profile has appeared in multiple searches and provide links you can click on to get more details. These links lead to malicious websites designed to steal your personal and financial details.
Always question unsolicited requests for your personal or financial information in case it’s a scam. Never automatically click on a link in an unexpected email or text.
Scam Alert - TSB emails
Norfolk Trading Standards are highlighting a warning from Action Fraud to customers of TSB to be aware of a number of fake emails currently circulating claiming to be from the bank. Emails claiming to be from TSB say “your account has been restricted”. The account verification link in the email leads to a phishing website designed to steal online banking login details and personal information.
Don’t be tricked into giving access to personal or financial information to a fraudster. Never automatically click on a link or attachment in an unexpected email or text.
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.
EE Phishing Scam
Beware of fake text messages purport to be from EE and claim that you haven’t paid a bill. The link in the message leads to a phishing website designed to steal your EE account login details, as well as personal & financial information.
Computer Service Scams
There is concern that victims of previous Computer Software Service Fraud (CSSF) are being re-targeted for “owed money”. The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) reports that CSSF scammers are returning to contact previous victims, requesting that they pay money owed for a fake malware protection service they had provided. Alternatively, the fraudster will ask for a new subscription fee in return for protection from a new threat. The victims that have made payments to the fraudsters have done so via credit/debit card payments. In some instances threatening and aggressive language has been used against victims, as part of the attempt to coerce them into sending money.
Computer Software Service Fraud involves the victim being contacted, told that there is a problem with their computer, and that for a fee this issue can be resolved. The aim of the fraudster at this point is usually to gain remote access to the victim’s computer and, subsequently, access to their online banking account. No fix actually occurs. The victims will often be cold-called or will receive a pop-up on their computer, prompting them to phone the suspect.
Since the beginning of this year (2018), the total loss for repeat victims of CSSF has been reported as £16,712.85. The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau has noticed an increase in such reports since the beginning of May.
Protect Yourself
• If you receive such an unsolicited call or pop-up, do not make a payment. Always ensure you know who you are talking to. If in doubt, hang up immediately.
• Do not allow remote access to your computer
• Don’t be rushed or pressured into making a decision. Under no circumstances would a genuine bank, or another trusted organisation, force you to make a financial transaction on the spot; they would never ask you to transfer money into another account for fraud reasons. Remember to stop and take time to carefully consider your actions.
• Listen to your instincts. If something feels wrong then it is usually right to question it. Criminals may lull you into a false sense of security when you are out and about or rely on your defences being down when you’re in the comfort of your own home. They may appear trustworthy, but they may not be who they claim to be.
For more information about how to protect yourself online, visit http://www.cyberaware.gov.uk and takefive-stopfraud.org.uk
If you have been a victim of fraud or cybercrime, report it to us at Actionfraud.police.uk, or by calling 0300 123 2040.
Message Sent By
Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National)
Norfolk Trading Standards Rogue Trader Alert: 'Squishies' – 5 June 2018
Squishies are a current trend for small children. They come in many shapes and sizes, often in in the shape of food related items or cute cartoon animals. Their play value is that they squash down and slowly inflate back to the original toy’s shape and size.
As with most popular toys there are cheaper copied versions around on the marketplace. These copied versions are normally of lower quality and present risks to very small children who might mistake the toys for mallow type food products, bite parts off and choke on them. We would recommend that these sort of toys of whatever make or manufacture are very unsuitable for small children because of this risk. They also are often also missing the name and address labelling of the importers, which is an criminal offence under toy safety requirements.
There have been several European Safety alerts (called ‘RAPEX’ alerts) over this type of toy and parents should be very wary of these cheaper copied Squishies and the dangers they might present to small children.
Parents who have bought these toys for their children should remove them immediately and dispose of them safety.
They can also report where they have bought or seen them for sale to the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 03454 04 05 06.
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.
EE Phishing Scam
Beware of fake text messages purport to be from EE and claim that you haven’t paid a bill. The link in the message leads to a phishing website designed to steal your EE account login details, as well as personal & financial information.
Computer Service Scams
There is concern that victims of previous Computer Software Service Fraud (CSSF) are being re-targeted for “owed money”. The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) reports that CSSF scammers are returning to contact previous victims, requesting that they pay money owed for a fake malware protection service they had provided. Alternatively, the fraudster will ask for a new subscription fee in return for protection from a new threat. The victims that have made payments to the fraudsters have done so via credit/debit card payments. In some instances threatening and aggressive language has been used against victims, as part of the attempt to coerce them into sending money.
Computer Software Service Fraud involves the victim being contacted, told that there is a problem with their computer, and that for a fee this issue can be resolved. The aim of the fraudster at this point is usually to gain remote access to the victim’s computer and, subsequently, access to their online banking account. No fix actually occurs. The victims will often be cold-called or will receive a pop-up on their computer, prompting them to phone the suspect.
Since the beginning of this year (2018), the total loss for repeat victims of CSSF has been reported as £16,712.85. The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau has noticed an increase in such reports since the beginning of May.
Protect Yourself
• If you receive such an unsolicited call or pop-up, do not make a payment. Always ensure you know who you are talking to. If in doubt, hang up immediately.
• Do not allow remote access to your computer
• Don’t be rushed or pressured into making a decision. Under no circumstances would a genuine bank, or another trusted organisation, force you to make a financial transaction on the spot; they would never ask you to transfer money into another account for fraud reasons. Remember to stop and take time to carefully consider your actions.
• Listen to your instincts. If something feels wrong then it is usually right to question it. Criminals may lull you into a false sense of security when you are out and about or rely on your defences being down when you’re in the comfort of your own home. They may appear trustworthy, but they may not be who they claim to be.
For more information about how to protect yourself online, visit http://www.cyberaware.gov.uk and takefive-stopfraud.org.uk
If you have been a victim of fraud or cybercrime, report it to us at Actionfraud.police.uk, or by calling 0300 123 2040.
Message Sent By
Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National)
Norfolk Trading Standards Rogue Trader Alert: 'Squishies' – 5 June 2018
Squishies are a current trend for small children. They come in many shapes and sizes, often in in the shape of food related items or cute cartoon animals. Their play value is that they squash down and slowly inflate back to the original toy’s shape and size.
As with most popular toys there are cheaper copied versions around on the marketplace. These copied versions are normally of lower quality and present risks to very small children who might mistake the toys for mallow type food products, bite parts off and choke on them. We would recommend that these sort of toys of whatever make or manufacture are very unsuitable for small children because of this risk. They also are often also missing the name and address labelling of the importers, which is an criminal offence under toy safety requirements.
There have been several European Safety alerts (called ‘RAPEX’ alerts) over this type of toy and parents should be very wary of these cheaper copied Squishies and the dangers they might present to small children.
Parents who have bought these toys for their children should remove them immediately and dispose of them safety.
They can also report where they have bought or seen them for sale to the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 03454 04 05 06.
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