by Clerk | Aug 22, 2023 | Newsletter
A resident reported a phone call alleging to be from Microsoft claiming that hed been hacked and that the hackers were using his computer to send illegal images – luckily this resident is very scam aware and informed the scammers that he would be contacting the Police...
by Clerk | Jul 12, 2023 | Newsletter
Thank you to the nine intrepid residents who turned out on Saturday 24 June to tidy up Fishbourne! They braved the searing heat to pick up litter and cut back brambles. Half a dozen bags of rubbish were collected and a garden waste bin filled with brambles. We will do...
by Clerk | Jul 11, 2023 | Newsletter
We have received reports of a scam call purporting to be the Postcode Lottery. Obviously if you don’t do this you will know it’s a scam however many people do buy tickets and may be conned into giving personal information to the scammer or even worse bank details to...
by Clerk | Jun 27, 2023 | Newsletter
A couple of scam reports from one of our IWASP partners this week – An elderly client received a cold call from a company called Active Alarms saying they are affiliated with the NHS. They were claiming that it is a free service offering a bracelet that activates if...
by Clerk | Jun 21, 2023 | Newsletter
Community Speedwatch is coordinated by Hampshire Police in partnership with your local council and other agencies. We are looking for volunteers aged over 17 to join the team to help deal with the issues of vehicles speeding in the local communities. If you are...
by Clerk | Jun 8, 2023 | Newsletter
Do you have an hour to spare to help us tidy up the parish? Are there areas near you that could benefit from a litter pick, a weed, a wipe or a general ‘spruce up’?? If you think you can help, please let us know and join us on Saturday 24th June between 10am and 12...
by Clerk | Jun 6, 2023 | Newsletter
The National Scams Team have received funding for call blocking units that they can apply for on behalf of vulnerable residents. This will be on a first come first served basis. If you are aware of anyone that might be the victim of a scam or who are particularly...
