Tuesday, 20 December 2011
Friday, 16 December 2011
All Areas general and suspicious vehicles
Suspicious Vehicle
Report of a red Vauxhall Movano van with registration similar to FN05NUW operating in the Ashcroft Way Ballinderry area yesterday afternoon.
Possible rogue traders - please be wary of cold callers and approaches to vulnerable or elderly neighbours and family.
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E Mail Spam Warning
A local CSN member was subject to a SPAM email indicating he had booked an American Airline flight ticket by way of his credit card, but before he opened the email he went on to the Airline's website to check the flight details and time. That was when he discovered the warning about spam emails.
From AMERICAN AIRLINES Website:
It has come to our attention that there are a lot of spam emails being sent at the moment that indicate the sender as being American Airlines. These emails are what is known as Phishing Emails and have not been sent by American Airlines.
Phishing is the practice of sending phony email messages that are disguised as legitimate and often include company logos that look real. A typical Phishing Email will include a false claim about a customer’s account and either a link or button that takes them to a “spoof” website that mimics a reputable company’s actual website, in hopes that they will disclose personal information such as a credit card number or account information. Some Phishing Emails may also have attachments which may contain potential email viruses.For more information about Phishing Emails and how to protect yourself go to www.aa.com/i18n/urls/phishingEmails.jsp
Phishing is the practice of sending phony email messages that are disguised as legitimate and often include company logos that look real. A typical Phishing Email will include a false claim about a customer’s account and either a link or button that takes them to a “spoof” website that mimics a reputable company’s actual website, in hopes that they will disclose personal information such as a credit card number or account information. Some Phishing Emails may also have attachments which may contain potential email viruses.For more information about Phishing Emails and how to protect yourself go to www.aa.com/i18n/urls/phishingEmails.jsp
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
Quick Check Scheme
Quick Check
Crime Prevention's Quick Check scheme, which allows householders to use a freephone number to confirm if a caller on their doorstep is genuine, has recently been promoted in the media.
The service is provided in partnership with Fold Telecare and Virgin Media with the support of utility companies who register their details.
Easy steps with Quick Check
Before you answer the door, make sure your back door is locked.
If you have a door chain remember to use it before you open the door.
Ask the caller for their identification and check it carefully.
Ask them to wait outside and close the door - genuine callers will not mind.
Ring Quick Check on freephone 0800 013 22 90. Your call will be answered personally and promptly by a trained operator. They will check with the company on your behalf, that the person at your door is genuine. If they are not or they think that there is something suspicious, they will contact the police immediately.
Do not let anyone into your home until you are satisfied as to who they are.
Quick Check is a free telephone service, which is available 24 hours a day all year round to residents throughout Northern Ireland
Crime Prevention's Quick Check scheme, which allows householders to use a freephone number to confirm if a caller on their doorstep is genuine, has recently been promoted in the media.
The service is provided in partnership with Fold Telecare and Virgin Media with the support of utility companies who register their details.
Easy steps with Quick Check
Before you answer the door, make sure your back door is locked.
If you have a door chain remember to use it before you open the door.
Ask the caller for their identification and check it carefully.
Ask them to wait outside and close the door - genuine callers will not mind.
Ring Quick Check on freephone 0800 013 22 90. Your call will be answered personally and promptly by a trained operator. They will check with the company on your behalf, that the person at your door is genuine. If they are not or they think that there is something suspicious, they will contact the police immediately.
Do not let anyone into your home until you are satisfied as to who they are.
Quick Check is a free telephone service, which is available 24 hours a day all year round to residents throughout Northern Ireland
Security Tips Christmas
Security Tips for Christmas Shopping
1. Make sure you put the goods you have purchased in the boot or your car out of sight or make several trips to the shops. Do not provide the opportunist criminal an invitation to break into your car.
2. Don’t carry large sums of money that are easily visible and accessible to would be thieves. Keep your money, purse or wallet somewhere safe that only you can get to.
3. When you get your goods home keep them out of sight from anyone who wants to have a look in your windows. The criminal knows we keep goods at home to give out as presents so by putting in simple crime prevention steps you can make it more difficult. Thieves see an open window as an open invitation to gain access to your home and an open invitation to steal your valuables. Don’t let them.
1. Make sure you put the goods you have purchased in the boot or your car out of sight or make several trips to the shops. Do not provide the opportunist criminal an invitation to break into your car.
2. Don’t carry large sums of money that are easily visible and accessible to would be thieves. Keep your money, purse or wallet somewhere safe that only you can get to.
3. When you get your goods home keep them out of sight from anyone who wants to have a look in your windows. The criminal knows we keep goods at home to give out as presents so by putting in simple crime prevention steps you can make it more difficult. Thieves see an open window as an open invitation to gain access to your home and an open invitation to steal your valuables. Don’t let them.
General ATMs - All areas
As we approach Christmas it is important to be vigilant when using ATMs to lift money.
ATM skimming is when someone illegally copies your account details from the magnetic strip on your credit or debit card when you use an ATM.The fraudster then uses your details to create a fake or ‘cloned’ card. In most cases, they use the fake card and PIN to withdraw money from an ATM.
This week two skimming devices have been detected on bank machines in Belfast City Centre and two on other ATMs in the Greater Belfast area .
Please be aware of this and the nature of the people behind this is they move from town to town and could be heading to an ATM near you.
Below is some advice to consider:
Warning signs — what to look out for?
Does the ATM look like it normally does – can you see any unusual additions, marks or changes?
Are there any signs that someone has tampered with the ATM - can you see any glue residue, exposed wires, pieces of double-sided tape?
You notice something suspicious about the card slot on an ATM (e.g. an attached device).
You notice unusual or unauthorised transactions on your account or credit card statement.
If you notice any of these warning signs contact your local branch and call the police on 0845 600 8000
Using an ATM safely?
Only use ATM machines in a well-lighted, open, high-traffic area during the daytime
ATM machines in supermarkets are safer for night time use
Avoid ATM machines adjacent to obvious hiding places
When you approach an ATM scan the area first for loiterers
Have your card ready and leave quickly, not counting your cash in public
Walk or drive away immediately if your instincts tell you so
ATM skimming is when someone illegally copies your account details from the magnetic strip on your credit or debit card when you use an ATM.The fraudster then uses your details to create a fake or ‘cloned’ card. In most cases, they use the fake card and PIN to withdraw money from an ATM.
This week two skimming devices have been detected on bank machines in Belfast City Centre and two on other ATMs in the Greater Belfast area .
Please be aware of this and the nature of the people behind this is they move from town to town and could be heading to an ATM near you.
Below is some advice to consider:
Warning signs — what to look out for?
Does the ATM look like it normally does – can you see any unusual additions, marks or changes?
Are there any signs that someone has tampered with the ATM - can you see any glue residue, exposed wires, pieces of double-sided tape?
You notice something suspicious about the card slot on an ATM (e.g. an attached device).
You notice unusual or unauthorised transactions on your account or credit card statement.
If you notice any of these warning signs contact your local branch and call the police on 0845 600 8000
Using an ATM safely?
Only use ATM machines in a well-lighted, open, high-traffic area during the daytime
ATM machines in supermarkets are safer for night time use
Avoid ATM machines adjacent to obvious hiding places
When you approach an ATM scan the area first for loiterers
Have your card ready and leave quickly, not counting your cash in public
Walk or drive away immediately if your instincts tell you so
Saturday, 19 November 2011
All Areas - suspicious vehicles
A light blue Alfa Romeo 156 with a registration similar to KJ51COU was noted in the Antrim area yesterday afternoon. This vehicle was believed to be in the vicinity of an earlier distraction burglary.
Police wish to identify the occupants as part of their enquiries.
Should you sight this vehicle in the Lisburn area please notify police asap with details.
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A blue VW Golf with a southern registration similar to 09-G-1716 was reported acting suspiciously in the Crumlin / Dundrod area. Possibly with 2 males and a female.
This vehicle was also believed to be in the vicinity of an earlier distraction burglary. Police wish to identify the occupants as part of their enquiries.
Again if you sight this vehicle please notify police asap with details.
Police wish to identify the occupants as part of their enquiries.
Should you sight this vehicle in the Lisburn area please notify police asap with details.
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A blue VW Golf with a southern registration similar to 09-G-1716 was reported acting suspiciously in the Crumlin / Dundrod area. Possibly with 2 males and a female.
This vehicle was also believed to be in the vicinity of an earlier distraction burglary. Police wish to identify the occupants as part of their enquiries.
Again if you sight this vehicle please notify police asap with details.
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