Having spoken directly with The Broad Street Dental Surgery this morning (Monday 23rd)
When you call, you will probably be told that a dentist will call you back for a triage.
If you are over 70 the practice will not see you and you will be refered to phone 111
I suppose that social media is rife with ‘information/news’ on our local concerns/issues.Whilst I am not instilling any ‘panic’ I was informed this afternoon that the first case of Corona Virus CORVID-19 was reported in Ramsey – The person had come back from London.
Please take the Governments ‘offical’ advice…
What a week it has been – Many are frightened and concerned with what is happening in our country and worldwide and some seem not to have a care at all…carry on regardless…
I thought I would share my annual piece of very good news….
2 very happy Tortoises are awake and out of hibernation…. 45+ years of nurturing – very innocent little pets – Their ability to survive is incredible….
Their weight is recorded prior to and after hibernation. (Gain & Loose a ‘few grams)
Timmy (male) – around 60+ years old – Suntan (female) around 80+ years old.
Spur–thighed tortoises are a type of Mediterranean tortoise
Timmy wakes up with ‘Spring in the air’ and only has one thing on his little mind!!!
Apologies for this lengthy post – but it is important that everyone is aware…
Coronavirus-Related Fraud Reports Increase By 400 Per Cent in March
Please take a few moments to read the below press release which can help you detect and avoid Coronavirus related scams.
Recently the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) reported a new trend in fraud related to Coronavirus, or COVID-19.
Updated figures show there have been 105 reports to Action Fraud since 1 February 2020, with total losses reaching nearly £970,000.
The first report relating to Coronavirus, or COVID-19, was received on 9 February. There were 20 more reports that month. Since then, there have been 46 reports between the 1 March and 13 March, and 38 reports in just four days (14 March – 18 March).
What scams are we seeing?
The majority of reports are related to online shopping scams where people have ordered protective face masks, hand sanitiser, and other products, which have never arrived.
Other frauds being reported include ticket fraud, romance fraud, charity fraud and lender loan fraud.
Phishing emails
We have also received over 200 reports of coronavirus-themed phishing emails. These attempt to trick people into opening malicious attachments which could lead to fraudsters stealing people’s personal information, email logins and passwords, and banking details.
Some of the tactics being used in phishing emails include:
• Fraudsters purporting to be from a research group that mimic the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organisation (WHO). They claim to provide the victim with a list of active infections in their area but to access this information the victim needs to either: click on a link which redirects them to a credential-stealing page; or make a donation of support in the form of a payment into a Bitcoin account.
• Fraudsters providing articles about the virus outbreak with a link to a fake company website where victims are encouraged to click to subscribe to a daily newsletter for further updates.
• Fraudsters sending investment scheme and trading advice encouraging people to take advantage of the coronavirus downturn.
• Fraudsters purporting to be from HMRC offering a tax refund and directing victims to a fake website to harvest their personal and financial details. The emails often display the HMRC logo making it look reasonably genuine and convincing.
Superintendent Sanjay Andersen, Head of the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau, said:
“Fraudsters will use any opportunity they can to take money from innocent people. This includes exploiting tragedies and global emergencies.
“The majority of scams we are seeing relate to the online sale of protective items, and items that are in short supply across the country, due to the COVID-19 outbreak. We’re advising people not to panic and to think about the purchase they are making. When you’re online shopping it’s important to do your research and look at reviews of the site you are buying from.”
Graeme Biggar, Director General of the National Economic Crime Centre, said:
“We have already seen fraudsters using the COVID-19 pandemic to scam people looking to buy medical supplies online, sending emails offering fake medical support and targeting people who may be vulnerable or increasingly isolated at home.
“These frauds try to lure you in with offers that look too good to be true, such as high return investments and ‘healthcare opportunities’, or appeals for you to support those who are ill or bogus charities.
“The advice is simple, think very carefully before you hand over your money, and don’t give out your personal details unless you are sure who you are dealing with.
“We are working together across law enforcement, government and the private sector to combat this criminal activity and protect the public. If you think you have been a victim please report to Action Fraud.”
Protect yourself
1) Watch out for scam messages
Don’t click on the links or attachments in suspicious emails, and never respond to unsolicited messages and calls that ask for your personal or financial details.
2) Shopping online:
If you’re making a purchase from a company or person you don’t know and trust, carry out some research first, and ask a friend or family member for advice before completing the purchase. If you decide to go ahead with the purchase, use a credit card if you have one, as most major credit card providers insure online purchases.
3) Protect your devices from the latest threats:
Always install the latest software and app updates to protect your devices from the latest threats.
For the latest health information and advice about COVID-19 please visit the NHS website.
Thank you,
Corporate Communications
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Against Scams Partnership have put together advice on how to stay safe from criminals taking advantage of these challenging times.
As Covid-19 spreads rapidly across the work, a number of reports have emerged about fraudsters seizing the opportunity to defraud. To find out how to protect yourself, your family and friends, click on the link below: Kind regards Catherine Kimberley |
| Message Sent By Catherine Kimberley (Police, OPCC Communications Officer, Cambridgeshire) |
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Officers in Cambridgeshire will be joining others across the country next week in an operation to tackle a rise in knife crime. The week-long operation, aimed at taking weapons off the streets and tackling associated offending, includes a ‘knife surrender’ where members of the public can hand in knives without fear of prosecution. Inspector Matt Snow said: “Our message next week is clear; please make use of the knife surrender bins next week – you could save a life. “Knives ruin lives and it’s important we are doing all we can to tackle the issue. From Monday (23 March) knives can be handed into police stations in Wisbech, St Neots, Parkside, March, Histon, Cambourne, Sawston and Thorpe Wood. If members of the public wish to surrender knives outside of normal enquiry office opening times, they are urged to use the yellow phones located outside to enquire if an officer is available to assist them. “I’d urge the family and friends of people who carry knives to encourage them to make use of the knife surrender. Even if you feel the person would never actually use the weapon, by getting rid of it you completely eliminate that risk and you could be preventing them from being prosecuted. “Remember, if knives aren’t taken out in public they can’t be used.” It is illegal to: The maximum penalty for an adult carrying a knife is four years in prison and a fine of £5,000. More information on knife crime is available on the force website at www.cambs.police.uk/knifecrime Statistics on possession of knife offences Thank you, |
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In line with Government advice please do not travel unless your journey is absolutely essential.
For more information visit Transport for London website.
Three pages, click in the bottom left corner to advance/retard the page.
Below the article is information on the road texture.
