Category Archives: Crime Updates

3 People in Whittlesey Subjected to Digital Scams Last Week

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Roy Gerstner Admin

These ‘3’ are the ones who have sought help – we don’t know the ones who are ashamed or have not reported their issue. With more than 4 billion records exposed, 2019 hit a milestone in cybercrime. We know it’s … Continue reading →

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Beware of Courier Scam(s)

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Roy Gerstner Admin

We are urging members of the public to be aware of instances of courier fraud targeting elderly people. Figures from the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) show instances of courier fraud across the country are on the rise and affecting … Continue reading →

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Have YOUR Say – Police Funding

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Roy Gerstner Admin

Have Your Say on Police Funding In Cambridgeshire. As we plan our budget for policing Cambridgeshire and Peterborough for 2020/21, Acting Police and Crime Commissioner, Ray Bisby is keen to understand your views on funding our police service. Last year … Continue reading →

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Latest Scam Awareness – It is Happening Daily Here Whittlesey As Well

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Roy Gerstner Admin
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Bogus Police Officer Warning

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Roy Gerstner Admin

We’re urging residents to be vigilant following a number of reports of scam phone calls across the county. Since September there have been around 20 incidents of people, in particular elderly people, being called by bogus police officers and bank … Continue reading →

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Burglary Prevention Event in Whittlesey

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Roy Gerstner Admin

At this time of year burglaries can become more common. To help combat this, Cambridgeshire Constabulary are holding a Burglary day of action on Tuesday 26th November.  On the day there will be a burglary information event in Whittlesey library from … Continue reading →

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Be Aware More & More Scams

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Roy Gerstner Admin

I have just been made aware of the following telephone call that was received by a Cambridgeshire resident only minutes ago. Although this type of call is nothing new, it is clearly continuing to impact on our local communities. ‘My … Continue reading →

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Conned…Out of Life Savings

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Roy Gerstner Admin

Please read the following BBC© news article, makes for sad reading but let us alert others through our works so they do not fall victim. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-your-money-50249529 “I felt devastated, absolutely devastated and so guilty. My life collapsed really”. Cynthia Tuck … Continue reading →

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EE Customers Beware – It Is Happening in Cambs

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Roy Gerstner Admin

Please be aware of the following text message that is circulating within Cambridgeshire. If you are not an EE customer then hopefully it should become suspicious to you and that it is a scam. If you are an EE customer … Continue reading →

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Flu Jab Scam

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Roy Gerstner Admin

Although ‘most’ will have had their jab this year – there is a scam going around. Please be aware of the following scam. Please forward to family, friends and colleague.   Flu Jab Scams: According to NHS England, an elderly … Continue reading →

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Cambs NHW X Meeting

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Roy Gerstner Admin

A very good attendance last evening at The Cambridgeshire Exectutive Group of NHW, I have been part of this committee for over 8 years. Whittlesey NHW Secretary Robin Sutton, was re-elected as the Chairman of the Area Group. One item … Continue reading →

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Scam Alert – Be Aware – Amazon Prime Customers….

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Roy Gerstner Admin

Roy Gerstner Chairman Whittlesey & District Neighbourhood Watch Action Fraud is warning people about a new scam that charges individuals for an Amazon Prime subscription. The organisation has received hundreds of reports of a scam where victims receive an automated … Continue reading →

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