Bogus Callers / Rogue Traders
Rogue traders may be operating in the Maze area of Lisburn. An elderly resident was approached in the area by the occupants of a silver Transit type van registration PEZ**** around 4pm.
The astute resident noted they did not call with other houses to offer there power washing services.
Friday, 18 December 2009
Tuesday, 15 December 2009
Maghaberry - suspicious vehicle.
Suspicious Vehicle
At 13:35hrs on Tuesday 15th December 2009, a silver Ford Transit van, registration number LNZ8015 with two males on board was observed "acting suspiciously" in the Maghaberry Village area.
Persons using this van may be involved in "bogus caller" type activity, where they particularly target elderly and vulnerable members of the community with a view to carrying out thefts and burglaries.
If you see this van in your area, please contact the Police immediately.
At 13:35hrs on Tuesday 15th December 2009, a silver Ford Transit van, registration number LNZ8015 with two males on board was observed "acting suspiciously" in the Maghaberry Village area.
Persons using this van may be involved in "bogus caller" type activity, where they particularly target elderly and vulnerable members of the community with a view to carrying out thefts and burglaries.
If you see this van in your area, please contact the Police immediately.
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Burglary Ballinderry
Burglary
Texaco filling station, Glenavy Road, Ballinderry was broken into overnight and a large quantity of cigarettes stolen.
Did you notice any activity or vehicles in or around the property after closing time? Shutters were forced and a vehicle would have been required to shift the stolen goods.
Texaco filling station, Glenavy Road, Ballinderry was broken into overnight and a large quantity of cigarettes stolen.
Did you notice any activity or vehicles in or around the property after closing time? Shutters were forced and a vehicle would have been required to shift the stolen goods.
Tuesday, 1 December 2009
General NIE Scam - all areas
NIE have been in touch with PSNI re the following scam that has occurred over recent weeks.
Below is a copy of their recent press release details.
Please ensure you pass these details on especially to vulnerable and elderly neighbours and family.
Phone Scam For Bank Details
Local energy company, NIE Energy, would like to warn customers to be careful following a spate of bogus telephone callers.
In the most recent incident, a woman with a foreign accent called pretending to from NIE Energy. She said she was calling to arrange to fit an energy saving device and then asked for address and other personal information.
Chris Bell from NIE Energy said: “We have had a number of reports of similar incidents in the last few weeks, so we thought it would be good to let other people know of this scam.
“In the latest case, the gentleman was rightly suspicious when the caller started asking for address and other details. Our customer knew that we would have that information already and would have no need to ask for it. In a similar incident a few weeks ago, a man with a foreign accent called saying he was from NIE Energy and went on to ask for bank details.
“What we would advise is that if any customer is worried that the caller isn’t legitimate, terminate the call. Legitimate companies won’t have a problem with you calling them back. In the case of NIE Energy, you can find our telephone number on the back of bills or direct debit statements and also in the Yellow Pages and Phonebook, as well as online.”
If there are any other similar calls, you can contact NIE Energy’s Customer Helpline is 08457 455 455 (local call rate. Mon-Fri 8am-8pm and Sat 9am-1pm).
Below is a copy of their recent press release details.
Please ensure you pass these details on especially to vulnerable and elderly neighbours and family.
Phone Scam For Bank Details
Local energy company, NIE Energy, would like to warn customers to be careful following a spate of bogus telephone callers.
In the most recent incident, a woman with a foreign accent called pretending to from NIE Energy. She said she was calling to arrange to fit an energy saving device and then asked for address and other personal information.
Chris Bell from NIE Energy said: “We have had a number of reports of similar incidents in the last few weeks, so we thought it would be good to let other people know of this scam.
“In the latest case, the gentleman was rightly suspicious when the caller started asking for address and other details. Our customer knew that we would have that information already and would have no need to ask for it. In a similar incident a few weeks ago, a man with a foreign accent called saying he was from NIE Energy and went on to ask for bank details.
“What we would advise is that if any customer is worried that the caller isn’t legitimate, terminate the call. Legitimate companies won’t have a problem with you calling them back. In the case of NIE Energy, you can find our telephone number on the back of bills or direct debit statements and also in the Yellow Pages and Phonebook, as well as online.”
If there are any other similar calls, you can contact NIE Energy’s Customer Helpline is 08457 455 455 (local call rate. Mon-Fri 8am-8pm and Sat 9am-1pm).
General - Creeper Burglaries - All Areas
There has been a recent trend whereby creeper burglaries have occurred around tea-time / early evening while occupants are in the house.
As the house is occupied the property is unlocked and the thieves enter the house through the unlocked door and steal the car keys / vehicle. This criminal activity during the busy evening with persons and vehicles out and about or making the homward journey obviously arouses less suspicion than the thieves operating in the late of night or early hours of the morning.
Please ensure your property is always secure even if in residence at the time. A simple turn of the key will allow access to those who are welcome and keep out those who are not!
As the house is occupied the property is unlocked and the thieves enter the house through the unlocked door and steal the car keys / vehicle. This criminal activity during the busy evening with persons and vehicles out and about or making the homward journey obviously arouses less suspicion than the thieves operating in the late of night or early hours of the morning.
Please ensure your property is always secure even if in residence at the time. A simple turn of the key will allow access to those who are welcome and keep out those who are not!
Saturday, 14 November 2009
General - Quads - Mopeds etc
QUADS, GO PEDS AND MINI MOTOS
If you are thinking about buying your child a present then think very carefully before you put their lives or the lives of others in danger by buying them a quad, a go-ped or a mini moto.
These are not toys but they are powerful machines with the potential to kill or seriously injure children who use them. Please think seriously about where your child is going to use a vehicle and the legalities of it.
Under law quads, go peds or mini motos are actually classified as motor vehicles.
They are not suitable and not legal for use on roads or footpaths unless the rider has or complies with the following:
A driving licence
Road tax
Registration with DVLNI
Insurance
Lights and reflectors
Number plate
Must comply with all aspects of road traffic law
Fulfil all requirements of regulations relating to motor vehicles
If you are thinking about buying your child a present then think very carefully before you put their lives or the lives of others in danger by buying them a quad, a go-ped or a mini moto.
These are not toys but they are powerful machines with the potential to kill or seriously injure children who use them. Please think seriously about where your child is going to use a vehicle and the legalities of it.
Under law quads, go peds or mini motos are actually classified as motor vehicles.
They are not suitable and not legal for use on roads or footpaths unless the rider has or complies with the following:
A driving licence
Road tax
Registration with DVLNI
Insurance
Lights and reflectors
Number plate
Must comply with all aspects of road traffic law
Fulfil all requirements of regulations relating to motor vehicles
Friday, 6 November 2009
General All Areas - Stolen Vehicle and Traders
A white Ford Transit van registration 08-LH-873 was stolen form Main Street Glenavy around 1215pm yesterday.
The vehicle was equipped with ladders, scaffolding and fitted with 3 spotlights on the front and roll bars. The van contained all the equipment required by the owner for his business.
Again if sighted or if you can assist in identifying the offenders or associated vehicles please contact police with details.
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Reports of "traders" and vans operating in the Moira area offering cleaning services.
These persons have been checked by police and all is legitimate. However please be wary of rogue traders offering expensive services and targeting elderly and vulnerable persons for custom.
The vehicle was equipped with ladders, scaffolding and fitted with 3 spotlights on the front and roll bars. The van contained all the equipment required by the owner for his business.
Again if sighted or if you can assist in identifying the offenders or associated vehicles please contact police with details.
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Reports of "traders" and vans operating in the Moira area offering cleaning services.
These persons have been checked by police and all is legitimate. However please be wary of rogue traders offering expensive services and targeting elderly and vulnerable persons for custom.
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