Little Book of Big Scams
The Metropolitan Police have published The Little Book of Big Scams, a comprehensive guide to scams and steps to take to avoid them. An audio version is also available.
News
Parcel Mule Scam
People are being targeted to become “Parcel Mules” as part of a reshipping scam, which results in them handling stolen goods and losing out financially.
Victims are predominantly recruited through job advertisements and dating websites. They are persuaded to have items delivered to their addresses, and to pay for postage before sending the items elsewhere. Victims are contacted through Freelancer websites and invited to become a “Freight Forwarder” as an employment opportunity. The work is advertised as processing packages and forwarding them to clients. (more…)
Windows 10 upgrade scams
If you have received an email with an attachment that claims to be the Windows 10 upgrade, or have received a call offering to help walk you through the Windows 10 upgrade, please do not open the attachment or follow their instructions.
Unfortunately, cybercriminals are trying to capitalize on the great momentum of Windows 10, with nefarious email, web, and phone scams directing our customers to install ransomware and other malware.
Windows 10 is a free upgrade offered by Microsoft which you can take advantage of by reserving your free copy online, or by visiting a Microsoft Store near you to secure free upgrade services.
Microsoft does not initiate calls to customers to assist with Windows 10 installation or technical support, nor do we send emails with installation files attached. If you have been contacted by telephone or if you have received such emails with attached installation files, consider these fraudulent and do not share your personal information or open the attachment.
Supermarket Coupon Scams
Please be aware of social networking offers for supermarket vouchers.We are aware of
100 Back to School Asda coupon scam, and
Scam Tesco voucher offers www.getsafeonline.org/news/watch-out-for-scam-tesco-facebook-post/
The scammers will change the details on a scam to throw you off the track so they may start to use other supermarkets and retailers
Register to Vote – Your Vote Matters
All properties receive an Electoral Registration Annual Enquiry Form once a year which lists who is currently registered. Ashford Borough Council (ABC) use this process to make sure that their information is not out of date. When you receive the form follow the instructions to make sure you remain on the register or are added. Do not wait for this form to register, you can use the online application site or by telephoning 01233 330402 if you need help registering.
For more information go to www.ashford.gov.uk/electoral-registration and www.gov.uk/voting-in-the-uk
Men suffer burns after chip pan fire
The dangers of using chip pans have been highlighted yet again after two men suffered burns after a fire broke out in a flat in Sheerness last night (Wednesday).
Kent Fire and Rescue Service advise ” If you are unlucky enough to have a chip pan fire, never put water on to hot oil, it heats up, expands, turns to steam and rises in a big steam cloud. Each particle of steam is coated in burning oil and if you are near it you could be badly burned.” (more…)
Representation page updated
We now list your elected representatives, with e-mail addresses and telephone numbers, for Borough and County Councils, United Kingdom Parliament and European Parliament
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Democracy:We want to improve democratic representation in South Ashford |
Identity:We want to strengthen the identity of South Ashford by putting it on the local government map. |
Investment:We want to invest in initiatives that directly benefit our community with the money we raise. |
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Give South Ashford a VoiceWe believe that the South Ashford can be better. And we think that the people who are best placed to make it better are those who live here. We want to empower our community to deliver positive change and have a real voice in how we are governed. Every community in England and Wales has the power to set up a local council if they want one. There are nearly 300 local councils across Kent |
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Ashford International Model Railway Excellence Centre
The Ashford International Model Railway Excellence Centre (AIMREC) has reported that the building designs for the planning application for their proposed building on the Klondike Works site, Newtown Road, have now been completed. Some of the AIMREC team will be holding a display in the Food Hall, at the Ashford Designer Outlet, on September 19–20, from 10.00 am–5 pm each day. This is to show local residents their proposal for the redevelopment. They will be pleased to meet local residents and discuss the project with them.
https://www.facebook.com/AshfordInternationalModelRailwayExcellenceCentre
Have your say on wheelchair services
The NHS in Kent and Medway is reviewing the way Wheelchair Services are currently delivered. If you are a wheelchair user, are a parent of a wheelchair user or if you care for someone that uses a wheelchair, they would appreciate your feedback.
Your comments and feedback will help them understand what people think is important when it comes to the provision, maintenance and repairs of your wheelchair.
Wheelchair Service budgets are under pressure due to increasing demand. The NHS needs to find ways to support as many people as possible within the available resources and still provide the very best service, especially to those people who need their help the most. Complete the survey
The survey will close on Monday 31st August. If you would prefer to receive a paper copy please contact Rebecca.Mcclymont@nhs.net.
http://www.ashfordccg.nhs.uk/news/blog/?blogdate=8-2015#.VdZFQJdhNko