We have received various reports regarding door-to-door callers asking for email addresses and bank details in order to set up direct debit payments for various charities. While some of these may be legitimate, there have been complaints that heavy handed and aggressive techniques have been used. On one occasion an attempt was made to gain entry under the excuse of needing something to rest on whilst taking details. Most legitimate callers will have their own equipment and identification, however please remember not to divulge any personal details to strangers, however convincing they may be. Please pass this information onto friends and neighbours.Thank you.
POSTAL SCAM WARNING
Please find warning from Royal Mail and The Trading Standards Office making people aware of the following scam:
A card is posted through your door from a company called PDS (Parcel Delivery Service) suggesting that they were unable to deliver a parcel and that you need to contact them on 0906 6611911 (a Premium rate number).
DO NOT call this number, as this is a mail scam originating from Belize .
If you call the number and you start to hear a recorded message you will already have been billed £315 for the phone call.
If you do receive a card with these details, then please contact Royal Mail Fraud on 020 7239 6655.
If you have any information about suspicious incidents or activity please telephone the police on 101. Please remember to ask the call handler to mark, or tag, your call `NHW' (Neighbourhood Watch). Reference message FN004 251111
NHW office 01823-363348
DRIVING COURSES
This is a Community Message from Dorset Police, we thank you for your continued support.
25th Nov 2011 Dorset Driver courses will be available from 6th January 2012 at various locations across the county. The courses run for 2 hours and cost £5 (payable on the day) Group discussions will include observation, distractions, safety margins, dual Carriageways and motorways and roundabout driving.
These courses provide an opportunity to update your driving skills and knowledge, helping you deal with ever changing road conditions, and can reduce your risk of becoming involved in a road collision.If you are interested, or require further information please contact the Road Safety Team on 01305 224558, by email at roadsafety@dorsetcc.gov.uk or on line at www.dorsetforyou.com/dorsetdriver
Dates and venues available
Tuesday 21st February at Gillingham - 2pm
Friday 9th March at Bridport - 2pm
Thursday 22nd March at Poole - 10am
NEW CRIME STATISTICS WEBSITE
A new website with crime statistics. Follow the link below for Melbury Osmond
http://www.police.uk/crime/?q=Melbury%20Osmond,%20Dorchester,%20Dorset%20DT2%200LS,%20UK#crimetypes
OIL TANK SECURITY
Beaminster SNT in conjunction with OFTEC registered oil installers have launced a new scheme called
"STOP THAT OIL". This is aimed at getting people to improve security around their fuel tanks. If you would like to know more, contact Beaminster SNT on 01305 222222 or email beaminster-snt@dorset.pnn.police.uk
FUEL SECURITY MEASURES.
The attached leaflets give help and advice on fuel security measures.
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