Crimewatch

Security Tip. Anyone who has been unfortunate enough to be burgled will know that after you get over the trauma of the event there is a problem identifying which articles are missing. It is sometimes months before you realise they have gone. Most people have a camera,if you take snaps around the house and keep them, it is surprising how helpful it is  to be reminded of vases, ornaments etc which because of their familiarity just are not missed at the time.
Trading Standards Office & Royal Mail are making people aware of the following scam:
 A card is posted through your door from a company called PDS (Parcel Delivery Service) suggesting that they were unable to deliver a parcel and that you need to contact them on
0906 6611911 (a premium rate number).
DO NOT call this number, as this is a mail scam originating from Belize.
If you call the number you start to hear a recorded message you will already have been billed £15 for the phone call.
If you do receive a card with these details, then please contact Royal Mail Fraud on 02072396655 or ICSTIS (the premium rate service regulator) at www.icstis.org.uk 

CRIME WATCH

A MAECare member in the Shadwell Lane area rang in August to report a worrying incident involving two youngish men driving a small white van with a ladder on top.  The men said that some roof tiles needed fixing and asked for money up front.  Fortunately, the elderly householder refused to agree to any work or to give them money and they went away.  Remember, never give work to people who come to the door unsolicited; they are usually not to be trusted