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From Robert Hardie (Police, Reception, Stow)
For advice on keeping safe, you can find plenty of crime prevention advice on our website:
https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/staying-safe/
If you need to report something, please call 101 or report online:
Always call 999 in an emergency.
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I have been made aware that there is a scam regarding the coronavirus vaccine which is sent by text message. The text is made to look like it comes from the NHS and states 'we have identified that you are eligible to apply for your vaccine' and advises you to follow a link to get more information and 'apply'. If you follow the link, you are taken to a convincing looking but fake NHS website that asks for your personal details. After enter in your details, it then requests bank/card details 'to check your identity' There are also cold calls regarding the vaccine from scammers. Remember the vaccine is free of charge, you will be contacted by phone or in writing by the health board or your local surgery when you are eligible. There is no way to jump the queue by paying for a 'priority slot' Many thanks, PC 2201 Nick Westmacott |
Covid-19 Vaccine ScamAlert message sent 06/01/2021 13:08:00 Information sent on behalf of Neighbourhood Watch |
Covid-19 Vaccine Scam We have been alerted to a highly believable scam which starts with a text and advises the user that they are eligible to apply for the vaccine and to click on the link in the text message. The user is then led to a webpage, which looks very convincing and asks them to complete some details, in order for them to be able to apply for the vaccine. The details asked for:
Please see the article on the National Neighbourhood Watch Network website: https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/news/fake-text-identifying-you-eligible-covid-19-vaccine And feel free to share this email with your friends and neighbours. A disturbing incident occurred in the Forest of Dean on 4th January where an elderly person was visited by a door-to-door salesman. The resident told the sales man that they were shielding due to Covid-19, but the caller pushed passed them into the kitchen. They were then pressured into buying items for £200.00. This type of incident could happen anywhere. In the event that you are visited by this type of unexpected caller, do not let them into your home and do not be pressurised into buying any goods or services from them. It is quite alright to say “no thank you” to these callers and ask them to leave your property. If they fail to leave they could be committing offences. If you do receive a visit from a persistent or aggressive caller, please report it to the police immediately on 999. Please pass this information on and advise any elderly residents not to open the door to anyone they do not know or are not expecting. Alternatively, you can pass the information by completing this form: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ You can also ring Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 |
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Simon Bailey (Police, Neighbourhood Watch Officer, Glouce) |
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Police have received a report of a scam with a email heading: Subject: RE: Action Required: Your account has flagged for security reasons - Update your information #8880-499258-7IPGQHM4 Do not click on any links as this will take you to a scam website where money will try to be obtained from you. It is stating this has come from Amazon online shopping. Never open any attachments unless you know the sender is a trusted person or business. Many thanks PC 2201 Nick Westmacott |
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Police are getting more reports of various phone scams. The most recent ones are an automated call from Amazon Prime saying your account will be blocked if you don't pay a fee. The other is from your bank saying someone has taken £600 out of the account. Both are not from the companies they say they are calling from. Do not press any numbers when directed to do so as this will lead you to someone who will try and get your personal details and money. Always hang up. BBC watchdog last week showed how the scammers can obtain any telephone number to make a call to you look it is legitimate. If in doubt hang up and contact your bank or company you deal with on another phone. Another part of the scam is they will remain on the phone to hold the line open so when you call your bank you think you are now talking to someone you trust. Always try calling family or a friend first to make sure the line is clear. Many thanks PC 2201 Nick Westmacott |
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We have had reports of door to door sellers in Mickleton, Chipping Campden and Willersey today. We have stopped them to obtain their details and give advice that no one should be selling door to door at the moment due to the lockdown. The persons were picked up to be taken away. We have also had reports of a door to door survey in Northleach where persons were asking if resident wanted to save money on their energy bills. We had a good look around but didn't find anyone to advise them. Our advice is to not buy any goods at the door and consider not answering in the current lockdown to protect yourself from any infection the seller may have as the are unable to social distance when trying to sell their goods. Many thanks PC 2201 Nick Westmacott |
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Police have received a report that a scam phone call is being used in the area. The call is from a mobile number and states that you own £39.99 to Amazon Prime. If you receive a call like this hang up and do not press any number options given. If you are an Amazon Prime user this company will contact you by letter if you owe then money. Calls of this nature can be reported directly to Action Fraud - https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/ Many thanks PC 2201 Nick Westmacott |
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If you receive any phone calls mentioning that it is compulsory to wear a face mask in a public place and to press 1 on your phone to purchase one........HANG UP THE PHONE! This is a scam and needs to be reported to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or on their website actionfraud.police.uk, alternatively you can report by ringing 101 or visiting Gloucestershire.police.uk Regards | ||||
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Zaheer Bulbul (Police, PCSO, Cirencester)
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Please be aware of people coming door to door in your community with charity boxes. We are getting reports of people purporting to be charity workers going door to door asking for money who aren't actually working for charities. These people are also targeting care homes and vulnerable residents. They are also breaking covid19 regulations and could be spreading the virus. Please don't answer your door to anyone you don't know or haven't invited and call 101 immediately to report to police.
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Message Sent By Charlie Symes (Police, PCSO, Stow/ Bourton/ Northleach/ Andoversford) |
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