Category Archives: Crime Updates

Major Cyber Scam – UK

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Roy Gerstner Admin

I am always warning you how the cyber criminal is seeking to steal your private information and money, especially through their use of phishing emails, text, phone calls, social media, instant messages, yet I rarely offer any reassurance that Cambridgeshire … Continue reading →

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Same Old Tricks – Beware….

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Roy Gerstner Admin

The following scam call has just been reported to me. I received a call on my landline yesterday from 01438042813. It was a recorded message stating my internet was going to be turned off within the next 4 hours and … Continue reading →

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Summer News-Letter PCC

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Roy Gerstner Admin

I am pleased to report that Whittlesey Neighbourhood Watch Group, have been part of several initiatives contained within Acting Police & Crime Commissioners News Letter. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 restrictions, we have been working behind the scenes in … Continue reading →

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Distractions – Scams & Low Life

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Roy Gerstner Admin

News both in the Peterborough Telegraph™ & the Cambs Times™ and forever on here… Almost daily dozens receive scam mail, much of it ‘looks’ genuine. Distraction at the doorstep happening regularly. It relates to an unexpected telephone call in which … Continue reading →

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Warning of Crimes in Whittlesey & Area…

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Roy Gerstner Admin

I have just received a note from the police about crimes in the last couple of weeks. Following on from a distraction burglary in Whittlesey there have been two more in the area since. Please keep a  look out for … Continue reading →

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Take Another Look – Fight Against Scams

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Roy Gerstner Admin

If you or a family member are receiving lots of mail at the moment, why not have a video call with a trusted friend or family member to help you sort through it. If you are receiving scam mail you … Continue reading →

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Issues with Police 101 – No Emergency Number

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Roy Gerstner Admin

This has been reported over many area’s not just in Peterborough/Fenland. None urgent crime/issues can be reported online (quicker and still gets looked at) or call 01480 456111 or 01733 563232 Emergency 999 is not affected. Vehicle collisions are reported … Continue reading →

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Scams Awareness – Ongoing – They Won’t Go Away…

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Roy Gerstner Admin

During Scams Awareness Fortnight, why not learn about the different types of scams and protect yourself and others? Have a read of these five top tips around telephone scams, and share the messages with those around you #ScamAware

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Beware Todays Scam Message

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Roy Gerstner Admin

I just wanted to raise your awareness to a potential scam that has been reported to me by a police colleague on the Cambridgeshire border. In general, the scam involves the delivery of electrical goods to a residential address, the … Continue reading →

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We Are All In This Together – Beware of School Meal Scam

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Roy Gerstner Admin

Good afternoon, Please be aware of the following scam alert I have just received from an educational establishment in the county. Sorry about the quality of the text below but it is a screenshot from a Windows Paint file. Nigel … Continue reading →

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We Are All In This Together – Well Some Of Us !! – Again

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Roy Gerstner Admin

Whilst most of Whittlesey and area are keeping to the Governments advice, there is the ‘usual’ suspects to whom this advice makes no difference, be it the ‘silly’ lady who insists on shopping twice a day – every day because … Continue reading →

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The importance of using MFA/2FA – Cyber Security

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Roy Gerstner Admin

As the Cyber Security Advisor for Cambridgeshire Police, I just wanted to remind you of the importance of using Two-factor (2FA) or Multi-factor (MFA) authentication where possible on all business and private online accounts. Using 2FA and MFA means that … Continue reading →

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