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A third of UK holidaymakers have reported an increase in travel scams on
social media, with fraudsters posing as dodgy customer service agents
and using sophisticated artificial intelligence tools to appear
convincing.
Follow these five simple steps to be sure the dream holiday you've spotted isn't a scam.
Source: Which? (01 Jul 2026)
Fraudulent text messages are designed to steal your details and can
convincingly impersonate a range of senders, from couriers to banks and
even the government.
This week, reports of Evri scam texts have spiked.
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💬 Talk to your neighbour — it all starts with a conversation.
Many situations linked to anti-social behaviour can be resolved early through understanding, communication, and mutual respect.
This Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week, we’re encouraging communities across Bexley to look out for one another and work together to prevent issues from escalating. A simple conversation can make a big difference.
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Stay informed and connected with your local policing team by signing up
to Met Engage for updates, advice, and community alerts:
🔗 https://www.metengage.co.uk/
Together, we can create stronger communities in Bexley 💚
For more information, visit www.bexley.gov.uk/asb
Source: https://www.metengage.co.uk/Alerts/A/460891/ASB-Week-of-Action
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🚫 Anti-social behaviour isn’t just one thing. It can include vandalism, noise nuisance, bullying, intimidation, harassment, and public disorder. These behaviours may seem small in isolation, but together they can have a serious and lasting impact on individuals, families, and communities across Bexley.
Everyone deserves to feel safe where they live, work, and spend their time. That’s why BCSP and its partners work all year round to tackle ASB, support those affected, and act where needed.
📣 Take a stand: don’t ignore it! Report concerns, support those affected, and help create a safer, more respectful environment for everyone.
🚨 Need help or concerned about ASB? Report it to Bexley Council or contact 101. If there’s immediate danger, always call 999.
For more information, visit www.bexley.gov.uk/asb
Together, we can reduce anti-social behaviour in Bexley 💚
Source: https://www.metengage.co.uk/Alerts/A/460889/ASB-Week-Of-action
I wanted to provide an update regarding the theft of motor vehicles, which members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey.
Local Priorities Update – Theft of Motor Vehicle / Theft from Motor Vehicle
Current Concern:
Theft
of motor vehicles and theft from motor vehicles remain a local policing
priority. Recent reports indicate that offenders are targeting vehicles
left insecure, as well as vehicles containing visible valuables such as
bags, tools, mobile phones, and electronic devices.
Police Activity:
High-visibility patrols continue in identified hotspot locations.
Officers are conducting reassurance patrols and engaging with residents and businesses.
Intelligence gathering and crime pattern analysis are being used to identify repeat offenders and vulnerable locations.
Partnership work is ongoing with local authorities and community groups to reduce opportunities for vehicle crime.
Crime Prevention Advice:
Residents are encouraged to:
Always lock vehicles and fully close windows.
Remove valuables and avoid leaving items on display.
Use steering wheel locks, immobilisers, or tracking devices where available.
Park in well-lit and secure locations whenever possible.
Report suspicious activity, persons, or vehicles immediately via 101 or 999 in an emergency.
How the Community Can Help:
Information
from the public remains vital. Anyone with information relating to
vehicle crime is encouraged to report it to police or anonymously via
Crimestoppers.
Outcome Sought:
Reduce vehicle crime through
prevention, disruption of offenders, increased community awareness, and
targeted police enforcement activity.
We know that people can be concerned about the personal and financial impact of having their vehicle stolen, which is why we will pursue and arrest those who break the law. Please consider taking the following steps to keep your vehicle safe:
Check that your vehicle is locked and secure every time you leave it. Thieves often look for easy opportunities to steal from vehicles. They will usually try the handles until they get lucky and find one that has been left unlocked.
Keep your keys safe, out of view when at home and away from your front door.
If you have a keyless entry vehicle, keep the key well away from the vehicle while at home and turn off wireless signals on your fob when its not being used. Consider putting the keys in a screened or signal blocking pouch, such as a Faraday Bag and check that it is still working every few months.
Park your vehicle in a private garage if you can. If you don’t have access to one, try to park in a well –lit open space.
Try to use public car parks that are part of the police approved Park Mark safer parking scheme.
Secure your number plates with tamper resistant screws to avoid them being stolen and used by others.
If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk/, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101.
Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.
We are working on our brand-new strategy for how we police London and we want your help. Our New Met for London: Phase 2 strategy will guide how we deliver on behalf of Londoners over the next three years.
Source: https://www.metengage.co.uk/Alerts/A/464131/Local-Priorities-Theft-Of-Motor-Vehicles-Message
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Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week is an important opportunity to highlight the work being done across Bexley every day to prevent and tackle ASB.
Through partnership working, early intervention, enforcement, and community engagement, the BCSP is committed to supporting residents and keeping our borough safe and welcoming for all. We are here to listen and provide support when it’s needed.
📣 Take a stand: start a conversation, share this post, and help raise awareness of anti-social behaviour and the support available in Bexley.
🚨 Need help or worried about anti-social behaviour? Report it to Bexley Council or contact 101. If there’s immediate danger, always call 999.
For more information, visit www.bexley.gov.uk/asb
Together, we can keep Bexley safe for everyone 💚
Source: https://www.metengage.co.uk/Alerts/A/460887/Antisocial-Behaviour-Awareness-Week
