Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

I have been informed that there maybe an update later today/tonight from
Cllr Boden – we wait to hear….

Ever thought of ‘helping out’ – At last years very sucessful Whittlesey Festival – record number of families and children attended.
A few hours – only.

My apologies for not addressing this sooner – I’ve been somewhat very unwell and hopefully on the road to recovery – however with many recent developments – I thought I’d put my answer to Steve Barclays issues….

A few residents have had the benifit of using the ‘Bobby Scheme’ – check it out.

www.thebobbyscheme.org

I hope this message finds you well. At The Bobby Scheme, we are committed to delivering impactful services that meet the needs of our community. As part of our ongoing efforts to evaluate and improve our work, we are reaching out to valued stakeholders like you to gather feedback on our services.

Your insights and experiences are crucial to us. They help us understand the broader impact of our work and identify areas where we can enhance our services. We kindly ask for your feedback on the following areas:

• Your perceptions of the effectiveness and impact of The Bobby Scheme.
• Suggestions for how we might improve or expand our services to better support the community.
• Any observations on how our services align with the needs of the individuals or groups you represent.

Please feel free to share your feedback by:

1. Completing the attached survey https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xvgWvk0Gfk-gAe1LayyAjR6qDZRyck1FscbrbZTtgfFUME0wM0tNMTJLRU5BTzA0WTNQUUhPS1JUSC4u
2. Replying directly to this email with your thoughts.
3. Scheduling a brief call or meeting if you would like to discuss your feedback in more detail.

I truly value your input and look forward to hearing from you. Your feedback will play a vital role in shaping our future direction and ensuring we continue to deliver value to those we serve.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us me.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership.

Best regards,

Perri Selwood
Trust Manager – Part-Time
Cambridgeshire Police Shrievalty Trust
The Bobby Scheme
Yaxley Police Station
1 Queen Street
Yaxley
PE7 3JE

01480 413311
07849 077575

Don’t forget to use easyfundraising next time you shop online!

https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/cambridgeshirebobbyscheme/

www.thebobbyscheme.org

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Those using the platform Booking.com to book their holidays or accommodation are being warned they could be targeted with emails or messages requesting payments from hotels who have had their account taken over by fraudsters. Between June 2023 and September 2024, Action Fraud received 532 reports from individuals, with a total of £370,000 lost.

Insight from Action Fraud reports suggests the individuals were defrauded after receiving unexpected messages and emails from a Booking.com account belonging to a hotel they had a reservation with, which had been taken over by a criminal. Using this account, the criminals send in-app messages, emails, and WhatsApp messages to customers, deceiving them into making payment and/or requesting credit card details.

The specific account takeovers are likely to be the result of a targeted phishing attack against the hotel or accommodation provider, and not Booking.com’s backend system or infrastructure.

Adam Mercer, Deputy Head of Action Fraud, said:

“With more than 500 reports made to Action Fraud, those who have booked a holiday on the Booking.com platform should stay alert to any unexpected emails or messages from a hotel using the Booking.com platform, as their account could have been taken over by a criminal. 

“If you receive an unexpected request from a hotel’s account you booked with using Booking.com, asking for bank details or credit card details, it could be a fraudster trying to trick you into parting ways with your money. Contact Booking.com or the organisation directly if you’re unsure.

“Remember to report any suspicious emails by forwarding it to report@phishing.gov.uk, or if you receive a fraudulent text message, you can forward it to 7726.”

How can you protect yourself?

Booking.com and Action Fraud are providing the following advice on how to spot signs of fraud and protect your Booking.com account:

• No legitimate Booking.com transaction will ever require a customer to provide their credit card details by phone, email, or text message (including WhatsApp).

• Sometimes a hotel provider will manage their own payment and may reach out to request payment information, like credit card details – before providing any information, always verify the authenticity of communication between yourself and the hotel’s account.

• If you receive any urgent payment requests that require immediate attention, like a booking cancellation, immediately reach out to the Booking.com Customer Service team via the details on the official Booking.com website and/or app to confirm.

• Any payment requests that do not match the information in the original booking confirmation should also be double checked and confirmed with Booking.com Customer Service before proceeding. 

• Any messages purporting to be from Booking.com that contain instructions to follow links and/or open/download files should be treated with caution.

• If you have any doubts about a message, contact Booking.com directly. Don’t use the numbers or address in the suspicious message and use the details from their official website.

• For more information about how to protect your Booking.com account, please visit: Safety Tips for Travellers | Booking.com

If you receive any suspicious emails or text messages, report them by forwarding emails to: report@phishing.gov.uk, or texts to 7726.

Find out how to protect yourself from fraud: https://stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk

If you’ve lost money or provided financial information as a result of any phishing scam, notify your bank immediately and report it to Action Fraud at
https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/report-phishing or by calling 0300 123 2040. In Scotland, call Police Scotland on 101.

WARNING: Suspected ‘Nottingham Knockers’ have been reported in your area!

Since Monday, we have received 13 reports of men knocking on doors in Fenland, telling residents they have recently been released from prison and are selling goods to raise much needed funds.

Two people have handed over money to these salesmen, with one paying £500 using a combination of cash and bank transfer.

If you have someone knock on your door trying to sell you things:

• Double check their credentials. If what they present to you doesn’t put you at ease, you can call the number of the company to verify their identity. When doing so, please use the number you find online rather than the one on their ID.
• Do not pass on any personal details
• Talk to them through a closed door
• Be courteous but firm. You have every right to tell them you are not interested and ask them to leave.

If you continue to feel unsafe, then please report it to us by calling 101 or online.

If a crime is in progress, or someone is in immediate danger, please call 999.

You can read more about it on our website.