Van Break-Ins in Crayford - Beware of Black VW Estate Car

There have been reports of a black VW Estate car breaking into vans in the Crayford Sainsbury's area. The car has the registration plate FL13 MXF, but this is a fake plate.

The occupants of the car are described as 2 white men dressed as workmen. One man wears a high visibility vest and is the driver and lookout. The other man wears all black and is the one who drills holes in vans to gain access.

Please be careful and do not leave anything valuable in your van. If you see this vehicle, please report it to the police immediately.

Here are some tips to help prevent van break-ins:

• Park in well-lit areas, if possible.
• Remove all valuables from your van, including tools, equipment, and personal belongings.
• Lock all doors and windows securely.
• Consider installing a security alarm or CCTV system in your van.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Source: Nextdoor

CAN bus injection car theft and tips to prevent it

In this video, we explore the alarming rise of car thefts using a technique called Control Area Network (CAN) injection. CAN is the communication protocol used by modern vehicles to transmit data between different electronic systems such as the engine, transmission, brakes, and dashboard.

Unfortunately, criminals have figured out how to exploit vulnerabilities in the CAN system, allowing them to inject malicious messages into the network and take control of a vehicle. This technique has become increasingly popular recently and is now a major concern for car manufacturers and law enforcement agencies.

We will look into car theft prevention and the steps you can take to protect your vehicle from CAN injection and other attacks.

• Preventing car and vehicle theft (MET)
• CAN bus (wikipedia)
• Dr. Ken Tindell's blog
• Wheel Lock Clamp
• BBNWA Crime Prevention Suggested Amazon Wishlist

Further information on the blog at https://bexleywatch.blogspot.com/search/label/car

Appeal for Stolen Blue Jaguar Car from West Heath - update*

A Blue Jaguar car was stolen from a driveway on Pembury Road, DA7 5NB on Friday 15th September between 3:45-4:15pm. The car is a blue Jaguar Model F-PA with the registration number LX69 NMU, year 2019.

The owner is requesting all residents in the area to check their CCTV footage or any other surveillance devices that they may have installed, especially if you live in the vicinity of Pembury Road. Any information, no matter how small, could be vital in recovering the stolen car.

If you have seen this car or have any information regarding its whereabouts, please contact the owner directly or report it to West Heath Police on 101 or 020 8721 2885. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 1111.

Thank you for your cooperation and assistance.

Source: Nextdoor

Stolen Blue Jaguar Car from West Heath - click image to view enlarged

*The owner has informed us that their car was found by the police on November 2nd.

How to Report Phishing Pages to Google: A Step-by-Step Guide

To report a phishing page to Google, you can use the following steps:

1. Go to the Report a Phishing Page: https://safebrowsing.google.com/safebrowsing/report_phish/?hl=en page.
2. In the URL field, enter the URL of the phishing page you want to report.
3. In the Category field, select the category that best describes the phishing page.
4. Click the Send a Report button.

Google will review your report and take appropriate action. If the phishing page is confirmed, Google will add it to its list of unsafe websites and warn users who try to visit it.

Here are some additional tips for reporting phishing pages to Google:

• Be as specific as possible in your report. Include the URL of the phishing page, the date and time you encountered it, and any other relevant information.
• If you have screenshots of the phishing page, include them with your report.
• If you have any information about the owner or operator of the phishing page, include it with your report.

By reporting phishing pages to Google, you can help to protect other users from falling victim to these scams.

Thank you for your help in keeping the web safe!

Appeal for Kia Sorrento stolen from outside house

Our Kia Sorrento (FX69VGC), a 2019 model, was stolen from outside our house in Durham Road, Sidcup, on Tuesday 26 September 2023, at approximately 20:45pm. We had only had the car for two weeks.

The car was taken using a new technique called CAN bus injection, which involves hacking the car's computer from outside and opening and starting it. Korean cars are particularly vulnerable to this method.

We are asking for your help in finding our car. If you see it, please contact the police immediately at sidcup.snt@met.police.uk, or 07464492489.

We are also urging other Kia owners to take steps to protect their cars from theft. This includes installing a ghost immobiliser, steering wheel lock, tracker, and CCTV if possible.

Here are some additional tips to help prevent CAN bus injection attacks:

• Keep your vehicle's software up to date.
• Be careful about what devices you plug into your vehicle's OBD-II port.
• Be aware of the risks of using aftermarket devices, such as remote start systems.

Thank you for your help.

Person 1: Black top/hoods up, black/dark bottoms Person 2: Black/dark top hoods up, jeans top hoods up

Vehicle:

• Colour: Grey/graphite
• Reg. No.: FX69VGC
• Make: Kia
• Model: Sorrento
• Year: 2019

Please share this appeal with your friends and family.

Source: Nextdoor

Hijacking headlines: how scammers exploit the news agenda

Fraudsters are quick to exploit major news events to deceive unsuspecting victims.

Scammers can easily set up copycat websites or social media profiles in just a matter of minutes, posing as an organisation currently in the headlines and using these platforms to trick people into various scams.

One example involves scammers impersonating Ofgem to offer an 'energy bill rebate scheme' to families struggling to meet their payments.

See more examples of how fraudsters exploit news headlines and how you can dodge them.

Major event scams

Source: Which? (26 Sep 2023)

Fraudsters target Halifax customers

Which? have received multiple reports about unsolicited emails from scammers posing as Halifax. These messages appear to come from Halifax, but the true sender addresses are hijacked TalkTalk and Tiscali accounts.

The scammers used convincing Halifax branding and claimed to be asking customers to 'refresh their contact details' as an extra security measure, inviting them to click a link that redirects to a fake Halifax website.

Legitimate banks will never ask for sensitive information such as your PIN or full password via email. If you receive a suspicious email, find out how to check the website's details, including the creation date, to avoid these scams.

Halifax phishing scam - the fake website may look identical to the genuine Halifax website, the real Halifax domain is [halifax-online.co.uk] not [hlfx-online.com]. Visit link below to find out more.

Source: Which? (26 Sep 2023)