SAFE: Security Advice for Everyone

Please download the Security Guide here: https://tinyurl.com/3dxsxw3e [pdf]

We look forward to welcoming you onto another SAFE webinar soon. Please see our latest schedule below with links to the Zoom pre-registration page ↙

• 20^th January at 7pm, Past terror attacks - lessons learned (The phases of an attack and how we can learn from past incidents to foil future attacks) with MOPAC London and Faiths Forum for London:
  Registration: https://tinyurl.com/2p8fx9m5

 

• 26^th January at 2pm, Event security for your community (Appropriate security measures to ensure the safety of large numbers of people):
  Registration: https://tinyurl.com/vyu39dxn
  
• 2^nd February at 7pm, Exploring the Far Right (An exploration of the current state of the far right in the UK):
  Registration: https://tinyurl.com/2vn535jy

• 9^th February at 2pm, Basic security (An introduction to security for places of worship and faith communities):
  Registration: https://tinyurl.com/2n7wskkm

• 15^th February at 7pm, Women’s safety (Simple tips to keep you safe during your busy daily life) with Nisa-Nashim:
  Registration: https://tinyurl.com/2x7n84ju
  
• 16^th February at 7pm, Organising security (Security and risk management, and how to develop a security plan):
  Registration: https://tinyurl.com/w23eht9
  
• 23^rd February at 7pm, Conflict Management (Effective communication in high stress situations):
  Registration: https://tinyurl.com/2p83sb5f
• 1^st March at 2pm, Online security (How to protect yourself and your community from online threats):
  Registration: https://tinyurl.com/2p9xjzaj
• 8^th March at 7pm, Hate crime and your community (How to deal with racial and religious hatred – especially in the digital age):
  Registration: https://tinyurl.com/ycxk7v3c
  
  

The useful links from the ‘Personal Security’ webinar are:

• https://www.report-it.org.uk/organisations_that_can_help
• Refuge: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
• Alice Ruggles Trust (Stalking): https://www.alicerugglestrust.org/
• Women’s Aid: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/

Graphics from the presentation:

• Refuge: https://tinyurl.com/y9h6n9sh
• Setting up SOS on your Phone: https://tinyurl.com/pdkduhpx
• Stalking: https://tinyurl.com/4m999xfk [pdf]
  
  

Some useful links and documents can be found by scanning our new Linktree:

   Also, by following this link: https://linktr.ee/SAFE_CST.

In the meantime, if we can be of any help, please contact us on enquiries@safe.cst.org.uk.

Also – check out our website for more information, and registration details as new webinars are released, at safe.cst.org.uk and please follow us on:

LinkedIn: safe-by-cst

Twitter: @SAFE_CST

Online dating fraud scam

With Valentine's Day around the corner and online dating fraud having soared during the UK’s lockdowns, watch out for fake profiles on dating sites and social media platforms.

Here, victims of romance fraud tell us about their experiences in their own words and serve as a warning about the tactics used by these masters of manipulation.

The cost of romance fraud

Catfishing – creating a fake profile to attract someone online – is not a crime, although many think it should be.

However, if the catfish goes on to request money, it is an offence.

Fake British Gas phishing email scam

A phishing email purporting to be from British Gas is circulating, stating that customers’ bills are overdue and need paying. It attempts to extort the recipient’s account details by urging them to click through to fake websites.

Here are examples of the fake British Gas emails – which the provider has confirmed has nothing to do with them – that have targeted customers and we explain how to deal with them.

Bogus emails

If you’ve received one, do not follow the links. Report it to phishing@centrica.com and to report@phishing.gov.uk.

Latest Eon bill refund scam

This fraudulent communication methods here claim to be from Eon and follows a typical story that all scammers use to worry you and pile on the urgency.

From an Eon phishing email to a phone call with a scammer, we carried out an investigation to expose the tricks and tactics used in this scam. Lucia Ariano, Which? senior presenter played along with a fraudster to show you how the scam works and the sneaky tricks used with this phishing attempt.We would never recommend doing this yourself.

Watch the video to find out what happened and how you can avoid similar scams.

Stay one step ahead

Needless to say do no click on links that turn out of the blue. Take time to research and check this blog for advice and further information on similar scams.

If you receive a call you believe to be fraudulent, hang up. If you are suspicious about an email you have received, forward it to report@phishing.gov.uk. 

Suspicious text messages should be forwarded to the number 7726 which is free of charge. [NOT 7729 as incorrectly stated in the video]

If you believe you are the victim of a fraud, please report this to Action

Fraud as soon as possible by calling 0300 123 2040 or

visiting www.actionfraud.police.uk.

Erith Police Team handing out anti theft number plate screws

Lorraine & Adam are at the BP petrol station Bexley Road handing out anti theft number plate screws feel free to pop over for a set #erith @MPSNorthHeath pic.twitter.com/XELtMB3HD1

— Erith Police Team (@MPSErith) February 10, 2022

Sidcup Police marking catalytic converters with free smart water kits

On Sunday 13th and Monday 14th February the team will be at Sainsbury, Crayford marking catalytic converters with free smart water kits. We will also register them for you for free. The team will be there from 10am on both days. Spread the word! pic.twitter.com/v8i1cEWtct

— Sidcup Police (@MPSSidcup) February 9, 2022

 https://twitter.com/MPSSidcup/status/1491526171217080326/photo/2

Rogue traders masquerading as 'Cedar Tree Care' Scam

The Blackfen and Lamorbey Safer Neighbourhoods Policing team are asking residents to take care when employing garden services, especially if the company has cold called.   

Checkatrade member - Cedar Tree Care recently sold one of their vehicles (similar to the one pictured),

however at least two unaffiliated males are now trading off the reputable company's name and scamming customers.  One local resident was scammed for £400.  

Please be cautious and reject any offers of work by cold callers.  If in doubt, please contact Cedar Tree Care directly  on tel: 01708983265 quoting the vehicle registration number.  If the vehicle does not belong to the genuine company, please report to the police immediately.

Watch the useful video at https://bexleywatch.blogspot.com/2022/01/doorstep-selling-scams-and-how-to.html