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02022012 - COLD CALLERS IN THE AREA

Please be mindful of cold callers in the area, visiting home addresses and offering to sell items to you on your doorstep.

Please do not consider purchasing any items and do not invite any people into your property.

For your security, we would encourage you to get a security bolt for your door. For further advice and a free security survey please contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team.

If you have any particular concerns please contact Dorset Police on 101, or your local Safer Neighbourhood Team on 07796678451.

26012012.

We have received various reports regarding door-to-door callers asking for email addresses and bank details in order to set up direct debit payments for various charities. While some of these may be legitimate, there have been complaints that heavy handed and aggressive techniques have been used. On one occasion an attempt was made to gain entry under the excuse of needing something to rest on whilst taking details. Most legitimate callers will have their own equipment and identification, however please remember not to divulge any personal details to strangers, however convincing they may be.Please pass this information onto friends and neighbours.

24.01.2012

Please be aware of an ongoing scam, where you may receive a call from people claiming to be from MICROSOFT telling you that you have a virus on your computer.

They may ask you to turn your computer on and go to a specific website where it will show you an error log. They may attempt to get remote access to your computer and they will ask you to pay some money to fix or protect the system. ***THIS IS A SCAM***.

Fraudsters make these phone calls to try to steal from your bank account and damage your computer by removing software. Any legitimate company such a Microsoft or Norton will not contact you or ask for payment.

·Please treat all unsolicited phone calls with scepticism
·Consider saying that you already have antivirus software installed and hang up.
·Do not allow the caller remote access to your computer
·Do not pass any bank details to the caller.
·If your comput er actually isn't working, go to someone you trust, for example a computer shop.

Anyone who has been defrauded by this scam or another scam should call 0300 123 2040 or report it online at actionfraud.org.uk

17.01.2012 

THIS IS A RINGMASTER MESSAGE- Good News message

Last night a man was arrested on suspicion of theft from an unattended motor vehicle, in the area of Burton Road in Canford Cliffs. 

A man was seen by a member of public to be interfering with a vehicle. Soon after the man was located, searched and arrested. He has been bailed pending further investigations.

Unattended vehicles are easy targets for criminals. Please ensure you vehicle left secure and in a well lit area. Ensure all valuables are hidden or, were possible, removed. 

Please report any suspicious activity on 101 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111. To contact your local safer neighbourhood team please call 07796678451. Thank you.

THIS IS A RINGMASTER MESSAGE 

Since the beginning of January 2012 there have been 2 dwelling burglaries and 2 attempt dwelling burglaries in the area of Parkstone, Penn Hill and Sandbanks.

Last week, there were two attempt burglaries in the area of Highland Road and Pearson Avenue. On 10.01.2012, during the day, a property in Torbay Road was entered via a rear window. Yesterday, there was report of a burglary for a property in Sandbanks Road. 

Properties have been targeted if they are unoccupied and appear unoccupied. Jewellery and cameras and electrical items have been stolen. 

Offenders appear to be gaining or attempting access from the rear of the properties, so please ensure any access to the rear of your property is secured. 

There will be police patrolling the area all times of the day and night.

  • Please remain vigilant at all times, and keep your properties secure with robust locks. 
  • Please call us to report any person acting suspiciously in your area. 
  • Please keep valuable items out of sight. 

Consider leaving a light on or some sign of occupancy at your property when you go out, or if you are away for longer, ask a trusted neighbour or family member to check your home. 

To review your home security or for crime prevention advice, please call 101 or call your local safer neighbourhood team on 07796678451. The Dorset Police Website is www.dorset.police.uk.
 
 
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