Author: Clerk

Scam Warning – Fake Dpd Emails and Texts

Dear Subscriber, Scam warning: Fake DPD emails and texts. Action Fraud has seen a surge in reports relating to fake emails and texts purporting to be from DPD. The messages claim that DPD was “unable to deliver your parcel today” and provide instructions on how the recipient can arrange another delivery. The links in the emails and texts lead to fake websites that are designed to steal money, as well as personal and financial information. Victims of this scam have reported losing over £242,000 since June. For more information, please visit https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/alert/fake-dpd-messages-lead-to-over-200000-in-losses-since-june How you can protect yourself: If you’re unsure whether the email or text is genuine, then don’t use the link. Instead, visit the DPD website by entering the official web address directly into your browser’s address bar, or search for it and follow the search results. Remember, your bank will never ask you to transfer money to another account, or contact you out of the blue to ask for your PIN or full password. If you have received an email which you’re unsure about, you can report it by forwarding it to report@phishing.gov.uk. You can report suspicious text messages by forwarding them to 7726. For more information about how to protect yourself from fraud and cyber crime, please visit www.actionfraud.police.uk/cybercrime

Cambridgeshire County Council are working in partnership with organisations across the local health and social care system to provide key information and vital resources to those in crises of fuel poverty . They have put together their ‘stay well this winter’ packs which can be read by following the link below. Hard copies are also available from the Parish Council office.

online version of the Stay Well this Winter

Guidance for the Christmas period

One of our village residents is undertaking a project to try and identify as many footpaths around the village as possible. Please see below and if you are able to help, please contact Steph directly via the details provided.

Please help!

Can you help to register the village walks for future generations?

We need residents 20 years+ to tell us of the walks they have always done and complete a simple form. Also needed are enthusiastic villagers who might be newer to the village but would like to help.

Please contact Steph at 07747613256 or steph@paulandsteph.co.uk

Making a Christmas bubble with friends and family

The Parish Council office will be closed on the following dates over the Christmas period. If your enquiry is urgent and can’t wait until the office re-opens then please contact a Parish Councillor. Their Contact details are on the website and in the Willingham News.

Tuesday 22nd December 2020 – Thursday 24th December 2020 (incl)

Tuesday 29th December 202 – Thursday 31st December 2020 (incl)

•In an emergency, phone 999

•MH Crisis – First Response Service- Call 111, option 2

•Lifeline 0808 808 2121   2-11pm daily •Support the person to access their GP

•Self-referral to Psychological Wellbeing Service (for low to medium level depression/anxiety) – 0300 300 0055

•CPSL Mind www.cpslmind.org.uk

Signs that someone needs more help…

•Experiencing significant levels of distress over longer period

•Day to day functioning is being affected

•Thoughts of suicide or self harm

•Signs of unusual behaviours – ie hearing/seeing things that others can’t; unusual ideas and beliefs; muddled thinking