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ALERT !!! BOGUS CALLER

Dear Member,

On Saturday 6th June 2010 a male bogus caller knocked on a local address on Warwick Ward late at night. The male pretended to be from the Council Noise team and he wanted the occupants to come out onto the street. This was thought suspicious and as a result police were called and it appears that this male had no connection with the council whatsoever. The callers intention is still unclear but may have been trying to trick his way into the premises.

Please always be alert to any unknown callers during night or day.

Always make sure that you know who you are dealing with and if in doubt always ask for Identification. If still in doubt call the police.

If you have any information please contact your local team on tel: 0208 721 2420

Regards

Warwick SNT

Dear Member,

With the summer on the way, Warwick Safer Neighbourhood team have taken the initiative and launched its summer Anti-Street Drinking campaign.

Throughout the year Warwick SNT continuously confiscate Alcohol from Street Drinkers. However the summer months bring this problem to the fore, extra patrols are now in place in problematic areas and will remain so all summer.

As a result of the targeted patrols there has so far been one arrest for drink related offences by Sergeant SADLER. All those who have had their drink confiscated, their details have been added to a street drinkers data base which could be used to gain Anti Social Behaviour orders if their actions persist

So far there has been a marked declined in street drinking across the ward. We intend to remain vigilant and robustly tackle Anti-social behaviour in all its forms including alcohol related issues.

Regards,

Warwick SNT
Tel: 0208 721 2420.

Dear Member,

Please read this important message.

By understanding how the VISA & MasterCard Telephone Credit Card Scam works, you'll be better prepared to protect yourself.

A mastercard employee was called on Wednesday from "VISA", and then he was called on Thursday from "MasterCard".

The scam works like this: Person calling says, "This is (name), and I'm calling from the Security and Fraud Department at VISA. My badge number is 12460. Your card has been flagged for an unusual purchase pattern, and I'm calling to verify. This would be on your VISA card which was issued by (name of bank) did you purchase an Anti-Telemarketing Device for £497.99 from a Marketing company based in London ?" When you say "No", the caller continues with, "Then we will be issuing a credit to your account. This is a company we have been watching and the charges range from £297 to £497, just under the £500 purchase pattern that flags most cards.

Before your next statement, the credit will be sent to (gives you your address), is that correct? "You say "yes". The caller continues - "I will be starting a fraud investigation. If you have any questions, you should call the 0800 number listed on the back of your card (0800-VISA) and ask for Security. You will need to refer to this Control Number. The caller then gives you a 6 digit number. "Do you need me to read it again?"

Here's the IMPORTANT part on how the scam works the caller then says, "I need to verify you are in possession of your card." He'll ask you to "turn your card over and look for some numbers." There are 7 numbers; the first 4 are part of your card number, the next 3 are the security numbers that verify you are the possessor of the card.

These are the numbers you sometimes use to make Internet
purchases to prove you have the card. The caller will ask you to
read the 3 numbers to him. After you tell the caller the 3 numbers, he'll say, "That is correct, I just needed to verify that the card has not been lost or stolen, and that you still have your card. Do you have any other questions?" After you say, "No," the caller then thanks you and states, "Don't hesitate to call back if you do", and hangs up. You actually say very little, and they never ask for or tell you the Card number .

But after we were called on Wednesday, we called back within 20
minutes to ask a question. Are we glad we did! The REAL VISA
Security Department told us it was a scam and in the last 15 minutes a new purchase of £497.99 was charged to our card.

we made a real fraud report and closed the VISA account.
VISA is reissuing us a new number.
What the scammers want is the 3-digit PIN number on the back of the card. DON’T GIVE IT TO THEM.

Instead, tell them you'll call VISA or MasterCard directly for
verification of their conversation. The real VISA told us that they will never ask for anything on the card as they already know the information since they issued the card! If you give the scammers your 3 Digit PIN Number, you think you're receiving a credit.

However, by the time you get your statement you'll see charges for purchases you didn't make, and by then it's almost too late and/or more difficult to actually file a fraud report.

REMEMBER NEVER GIVE YOUR PERSONAL OR FINANCIAL DETAILS OVER THE PHONE UNLESS YOU KNOW THE PEOPLE YOU ARE TALKING TO ARE WHO THEY SAY THEY ARE.

Thanks
Warwick SNT
Tel: 02087212420.

Dear Member,

Further to the details reported concerning the tragic stabbing at Victoria on the 25th March 2010.

Twelve (12) youths have been charged and appeared at Court on the 29th March 2010. The investigation continues

We can confirm that none of those involved are from Westminster and none have any connection with Westmister Schools.

Regards

Warwick Ward SNT

Dear Members,

On the eveving of Thursday 11th March 2010, a Burglary/Robbery occurred in the area of Pimlico.

An elderly female who lives alone, heard a knock on her front door. She opened the front door to find a male there with a quantity of Cash notes in his hand. The male told her that she had her window broken and that a thief had got into her home and stolen her handbag. The male then followed her into her home, whilst inside he pushed her to the floor, then grabbed her handbag and ran off from the premises, luckily causing no injury.

The male suspect is described as being a White male, approximate age 50-55 years old, 5ft 07 ins in height, medium build with short brown hair, clean shaven and possibly with an Irish accent.

Your local Ward Team advise you to check the identification of all callers whether you are expecting them or not and if you are not happy with who they are, please close your door and immediately call 999(Emergency) 0r 0300 123 1212
(Non Emergency).

If you have any information or would like to contact your local Ward team, please do not hesitate to call us on 0208 721 2420.

Many Thanks
Warwick SNT

Dear Members,

Warwick SNT are holding a Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Initiative outside St Gabriel's Church in Warwick Square on Wednesday 24th March 2010.

It will run from 1400 - 1900 hours and is open to all residents of the ward.

Officers from Warwick SNT will be present to answer any questions and to offer advice.

Also present will be Crime Prevention Officers to offer specialist crime prevention advice.

We would encourage as many local residents as possible to attend.

We will also be giving away a free vehicle crime reduction pack to all who attend.

Many Thanks

Warwick SNT
Tel: 0208 721 2420.

Dear Members,

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT RECENTLY SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE RECEIVED BOGUS E-MAILS
WHICH STATES THAT THEY ARE FROM THE INLAND REVENUE AND THAT THEY MUST
SEND THEIR BANK DETAILS TO THEM IMMEDIATELY.

NEVER GIVE YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS OR BANKING DETAILS OVER THE PHONE OR
ON E-MAIL TO ANYONE UNLESS YOU ABSOLUTELY KNOW FOR SURE WHO YOU ARE
DEALING WITH.

IF IN DOUBT PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM.

REGARDS
WARWICK SNT
TEL:0208 721 2420

Dear Members,

ALERT !!!

On friday 15th January 2010, one white male, 6ft tall, with a foreign accent called at two addresses in Warwick ward, asking for money to travel home.

Please be aware of bogus callers at any time during the day.

Never let them into your home. Never give them any money.

Call the Police when it is safe for you to do.

Thank you

Warwick Ward SNT

Dear Members,

Please be aware of a theft which occurred on Sunday 10th January 2010 on the ABBOTS MANOR ESTATE, WARWICK WAY SW1.

At approximately 1330 hours, an unknown female (caller) knocked on a door at the above address in the local area. The occupier of the house opened the door and the caller told the occupier that she knew her and that she had a Christmas present for her. The occupier let the caller into her home. The caller sat on the sofa and told the occupier she would need some money before giving her the present. The caller distracted the occupier by asking her for a hot drink as it was cold outside. The occupier left the caller alone in her front room and then went into the kitchen to make a cup of tea for the caller.

Minutes later, the caller appeared at the kitchen door telling the occupier that she had just taken a call from a friend and needed to leave.
Upon returning to the living room the occupier realised that her purse had been taken from inside her handbag.

The caller is described as:
A black female, Approximate Age of 20 years old, F509 in height, speaking with a London accent. She had a straight black bobbed haircut just below the ear. She was wearing a white jacket with a blue pattern over a black shirt and grey tracksuit bottoms. She smelt strongly of cigarettes and perfume.

Any information regarding this incident, Please call your local Safer Neighbourhood Team on 0208 721 2420.

Thank you
Warwick Ward SNT