Author: Stourpaine Parish Council

Action Fraud – Beware: Cloned National Savings & Investments website is offering “investments”

Fraudsters have set up a bogus website claiming to be the official site of National Savings & Investments (NS&I) and are contacting members of the public, cold calling them and offering them the chance to invest in 65+ Bonds (also known as Pensioner Bonds).

Members of the public who are searching for the official website (for example on search engines) may be directed to the fake one which then asks them to supply contact information.

Victims are then receiving a follow up e-mail and/or phone call from the fraudsters who are requesting evidence of identity documents and bank account details either over the phone or by sending the victims fake forms to fill out. A common name that appears on the emails sent by the fraudsters is ‘Kevin Archer’.

Avoid being a victim of fraud:

  • Do not pass personal or banking information to companies that cold call you.
  • Please note that the only domain name (website address) that is legitimate is www.nsandi.com
  • National Savings & Investments (NS&I) do not make sales calls to potential customers (cold calls) so do not enter into discussion with cold callers claiming to be NS&I.
  • The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau is committed to tackling all types of fraud and the Cyber Prevention and Disruption Team aims to do this by disrupting and taking down fake and fraudulent websites.

If you have been a victim of fraud or suspect a company of fraud please contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or via the online reporting tool at www.actionfraud.police.uk

Election of Parish Councillors for Stourpaine

Please follow the link below to see the Notice of Uncontested Election of Parish Councillors in Stourpaine –

Results of the uncontested election for Parish Councillors in Stourpaine 2015

With effect from the 7th May 2015 your Parish Councillors will be –

Councillor Scott Norman

Councillor Keith Yarwood

Councillor Peter Partridge

Councillor Mark Farwell

Councillor Louise Webb

Councillor Gill Cowie

Councillor David Meaden

 

Community Litter Pick – 2nd May 2015

Stourpaine Parish Council are looking for a team of volunteers to clear litter in the village on Saturday 2nd May 2015 from 10.00am to 12.00pm. Meet in the car park of the White Horse Public House at 10.00am. Some equipment will be provided but please wear appropriate clothing and strong shoes or boots.

We look forward to seeing you.

For further information please contact –

Paul Clark – Parish Clerk

Telephone – 01258 860460

E mail – stourpaine@dorset-aptc.gov.uk

Published
Categorised as Notice

Action Fraud Alert – Ticket Fraudsters Operating Using Social Media

Be aware that fraudsters are actively using social media to source pictures of event tickets that people have posted on their accounts.

People who take pictures of their tickets before they actually attend an event, and post them on social media website, are actively being sought by fraudsters. The fraudsters are then using these pictures to make counterfeit copies.

Fans may not be aware of how much information there actually is on a ticket; this usually includes their name and the barcode used to gain entry to the venue.

Fraudsters copy the barcode from the tickets and make dozens of counterfeit copies which are then sold to other victims through so called “safe” ticket resale platforms. If you buy one of these tickets you will be refused entry into a venue.

To prevent this from happening it is essential that fans do not post pictures of tickets before events anywhere on the internet.

Protect yourself against ticket fraud:

  • Always check with the event organiser for official ticket outlet details.
  • Pay for tickets by credit card – the card issuer is jointly liable for a failure for goods or services to be provided, as long as the price of a single ticket is more than £100.
  • If you are unsure about a website, contact the event organiser or venue and ask if the website is an official seller of tickets for the event you wish to purchase tickets for.
  • Be cautions of making advance payments via bank transfer, money transfer or e-money vouchers.
  • Do not post pictures of purchased tickets onto social media sites.

Dorset Police – Free Spring Biker Ride Out on the 19th April 2015

Free Spring biker ride out – Sunday 19 April 2015

With Spring here motorcyclists are keen to dust the cobwebs off and get that bike out of the garage. But it’s not just the bike that may need a Spring clean. A winter of not riding may leave riders a little rusty.

Dorset County Council’s road safety team have teamed up with Dorchester and West Dorset Advanced Motorcyclists (DWDAM) to offer a free talk and ride out to help bikers brush-up their technique.

Starting at the SafeWise centre at Weymouth’s fire station the ride out is along the scenic coast road to West Bay and back. The talk will take place at the centre and lunch will also be provided.

Booking is essential to secure a place. Book online at www.dorsetforyou.com/roadsafety/motorcycling/spring-ride-out or call the road safety team on 01305 224558.

Published
Categorised as Community