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Message from Action Fraud – “pop up” scam

Action Fraud has seen an increase in the amount of victims signing up for free trials for unapproved or misleading pharmaceuticals or supplements.

The scam usually involves a ‘pop up’ on your computer or a text message advertising a free 14-day trial. In signing up to this trial you are asked for your credit or debit card details and after the 14 days have elapsed, recurring payments are taken.

Recurring payments or continuous payment authorities are similar to a direct debit, but can be much harder to cancel or identify who is debiting your account. In most cases victims are finding it extremely difficult to cancel the subscription and the products are either not delivered or are inferior.

Common pharmaceuticals or supplements being advertised are teeth whitening products, food supplements and slimming tablets.

Protect Yourself

  • If you desire such products speak to your GP or a local pharmacist.
  • Be vigilant of free trials and always read the Terms and Conditions.
  • Conduct basic online research of the company before registering your details and financial information.

It is important to remember that in most free-trial cases because you have paid for a product and received it, this cannot be recorded as a fraud. If you have already entered your card details on one of these websites, call up you bank immediately to stop these payments and give us a call on 0300 123 2040 for advice.

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Withdrawal of Durweston & Blandford School Bus Service

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN POSTPONED FOLLOWING THE DECISION BY DORSET COUNTY COUNCIL TO RE-VISIT THE DECISION AND FOR THE APPEALS COMMITTEE TO WALK THE ROUTES PROPOSED

WE WILL LET YOU KNOW THE OUTCOME IN DUE COURSE

                                                                                                                                                                     

WITHDRAWAL OF DURWESTON & BLANDFORD SCHOOL BUS

      UPDATE – FEB 2015

QUOTE FROM ED DENHAM, SCHOOL PLACES SUFFICIENCY MANAGER

“The Children’s and Adult Services Appeal Panel currently view the route as being safe    and thus if there is an issue on a particular day because of flooding or standing water on part of the route, the responsibility remains with the parent to get their child to school through alternative routes or using their own car or vehicle.”

PLEASE JOIN OUR WALK INTO SCHOOL ON SATURDAY 21ST FEBRUARY AND WE WILL WALK OUR “ALTERNATIVE” WALK ALONG THE A350

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Congratulations you have won the lottery………or have you? – a message from Dorset Police

Please see below information from Dorset Police –

A lottery scam takes place when criminals pretend that you have won a prize, often a lottery.  The people most likely to fall victim to this tend to be over the age of 60 (although younger people do fall victim too) – but we know that it is often close family members of victims who spot the tell-tale signs of the fraud.

Criminals will normally get in touch by letter or email and will try to engage you into dialogue with them.  Once they have convinced you that they are “genuine”, they will ask for a fee to be paid to release your winnings.  This fee could be to pay taxes or duty, or for a solicitor, banker or judge to authorise the transaction.  NO GENUINE LOTTERY WILL EVER ASK FOR ANY SORT OF FEE TO BE PAID.

Often this first fee will be small, but once they know you are willing to pay it they will ask for more and more money, with ever-changing excuses as to why they need it.  Victims can end up losing tens of thousands of pounds over the course of months or even years.

Many of you reading will be surprised that this type of crime takes place.  After all, why would anyone fall prey to scam like this when they never entered any such lottery in the first place?  Why would they have to pay money when they are supposed to have won millions of pounds?  The sad truth is that these criminals are incredibly persuasive and prey on people who are very trusting.  Therefore, even if you know that you would not get defrauded like this, please spread this message widely to friends, family and to people within your community.

Prevention:

  • If you have not entered a lottery or a prize draw, you have not won it.
  • Delete any emails which detail you winning money or being in a position to make a fortune
  • Spread the message amongst people you come into contact with, especially older people in your family, and look out for any unusual behaviour, for instance someone paying money via money service bureaux, like Western Union or MoneyGram, or buying Ukash vouchers.

If you believe you have become the victim of a fraud or cyber crime, or have received a suspicious email, find out how to report it at www.actionfraud.police.uk