This section of the website is being designed to ensure that all Neighbourhood Watch members, and those who may be seeking membership can have their questions answered.
If there is something that you feel should be added to this section, please do not hesitate to contact us using the details below.
Protect Yourself from Online Fraud
To make sure your online shopping is safe and secure remember these top tips:
Use secure websites that you trust. Do your research before making a purchase. Check online forums for feedback
Do they have a real-world presence i.e. a proper address, head office premises etc. ? Can you see their address and phone number? Is it a valid UK registered phone number?
Check the browser address changes from 'http' to 'https' to indicate you have a secure connection and look for a padlock or an unbroken key symbol on your web browser
If website prices for designer items, games and smart phones seem too good to be true, they probably are. Legitimate popular technology and designer items are rarely discounted
For further advice and to report fraud, log onto www.actionfraud.org.uk or call 0300 123 2040, Textphone 0300 123 2050
Visit www.getsafeonline.org.uk for other tips on staying safe online.
- Action Fraud Website
Visit this website for further information
St John Ambulance Door-to-Door Fundraising Campaign
- St John Ambulance Press Release (MS Word, 611 Kb)
Neighbourhood Watch would like to remind all residents to used a door chain or door bar when opening the door to unexpected callers, and also to remind residents to be cautious when being asked to provide your personal details to any callers or traders on your doorstep.
We have been informed that St John Ambulance will calling at homes in the Market Harborough and Hinckley and Bosworth areas in the coming months as it launches its latest door-to-door fundraising campaign.
Office of Fair Trading Summer 2011 Campaign
- OFT WARNS AGAINST INCREASE IN ROGUE DOORSTEP TRADERS DURING SUMMER MONTHS (MS Word, 30 Kb)
Latest press release from the Office of Fair Trading, 20th July 2011
Latest Scam Updates
Tax Rebate Scam
This information has been passed to us from colleagues at Nottinghamshire Police.
Please be aware of an email scam which claim recipients have been awarded a tax rebate and asks for credit card and bank details. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are warning tax payers and Internet users of this scam.
The scam takes the form of an email and informs recipients that they are due a tax rebate. The email contains a link to a cloned replica of the HMRC website. The HMRC are fully aware of this scam and are carrying out ongoing work to continue to shut down cloned websites.
Please remain vigilant when receiving emails from any source that you are unfamiliar with. It is not common practice for such organisations communicate via email with regards to updating or requesting personal information; the usual method is via letter.
If you are in doubt always check the sender information, and if you are unsure make contact with the organisation to confirm whether the email is genuine. You are advised not to personal details via email or the Internet unless you are sure this is a genuine site and has the necessary Internet security measures in place to protect your personal information.
- Mobile Telephone Scams (MS Word, 21 Kb)
Please be aware that we have received reports of information regarding various mobile phone scams that are currently active. These scams target individuals by sending marketing text messages to their mobile phone. Often these text messages require a response and will then proceed to attempt to retrieve individual’s personal and financial details which can then be passed on or sold to companies and other scammers.
- Useful Telephone Numbers To Validate Doorstep callers (MS Word, 19 Kb)
Please find attached a list of telephone numbers which you may find useful when dealing with doorstep callers.
- Contact Us
- Free Information for NHW Groups
- How to contact your Beat Officer
There are a number of ways in which you can contact the police officer who has responsibility for the area where you live with non-urgent enquiries.
- Telephone and Mail Preference Services
How to register your address and telephone number to ensure you are nolonger pestered by unwanted salespersons.
- Garden Crime
Securing your shed or garage might not be the first thing to cross your mind when you think of crime prevention. However, with the array of lawnmowers, power tools, garden equipment, bicycles and sports equipment kept in them, security measures should certainly be put into place.
- KNOW IT ALL - for parents
- Ordering Leaflets and NW Information
- Satellite Navigation Thefts
Don't lose your satellite navigation equipment to car thieves
- Scam Awareness
Make yourself familiar with the latest scams!
- Choosing an intruder alarm
Intruder alarms are widely accepted as an effective deterrent for burglars.
- Tackling Anti Social Behaviour
- Distraction Burglary
Not all burglars break into your home, some try to trick or con their way in.
Known as distraction burglars, or bogus callers, they will try to mislead you or distract your attention to get into your home and steal your money or valuables.
Most people who call at your home will be genuine but sometimes people turn up unannounced, with the intention of tricking their way into your home.
- Rogue Traders
- Vehicle Security Advice
Simple steps to help prevent vehicle crime
- Be Safe Be Secure (PDF, 1.8 Mb)
Is your home safe. Download your pdf version of the Be Safe, Be Secure leaflet here.
- Secure Your Caravan
Secure your Caravan
Your Caravan is vulnerable everywhere. On holidays and touring you rely on it as your ‘home from home’ but a caravan is a lot easier to break in than a house, so even if you are stopping for a short time in a lay-by or motorway service area, it is important to protect it.
- How safe are you on the Internet
Get Safe Online will help you protect yourself against internet threats.
- Holiday & Travel Safety Tips
Useful information to help to ensure that you enjoy a safe and secure holiday.
