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Willingham Parish Council have received a neighbourhood alert about Coronovirus Vaccination Scams, please see below.

Dear subscriber, As of 7 January 2021, Action Fraud had received 57 reports from members of the public who have been sent text messages claiming to be from the NHS, offering them the opportunity to sign up for coronavirus vaccinations. The texts ask the recipient to click on a link which takes them to an online form where they are prompted to input personal and financial details. In some cases the online form has looked very similar to the real NHS website. Pauline Smith, Head of Action Fraud, said:  “Remember, the vaccine is only available on the NHS and is free of charge. The NHS will never ask you for details about your bank account or to pay for the vaccine. If you receive an email, text message or phone call purporting to be from the NHS and you are asked to provide financial details, this is a scam.” How to protect yourself: In the UK, coronavirus vaccinations will only be available via the National Health Services of England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland. You can be contacted by the NHS, your employer, a local GP surgery or pharmacy, to receive your vaccination. Remember, the vaccinations are free of charge and you will not be asked for a payment. The NHS will never:ask for your bank account or card detailsask for your PIN or banking passwordsarrive unannounced at your home to administer the vaccineask for documentation to prove your identity, such as a passport or utility bills If you receive a call you believe to be fraudulent, hang up. If you are suspicious about an email you have received, forward it to report@phishing.gov.uk. Suspicious text messages should be forwarded to the number 7726, which is free of charge. If you believe you are the victim of a fraud, please report this to Action Fraud as soon as possible by calling 0300 123 2040 or visiting www.actionfraud.police.uk.  *Please forward this email to any friends, family members, or colleagues that may find this information useful*

Message Sent By Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National)

The Council has liaised with Cambridge Science Centre who have kindly offered to distribute copies of their OpenUpScience magazine for children who are now home schooling, but who may not have easy access to the internet or who prefer to learn away from the computer. They are free of charge for anyone who feels they may be helpful.

The magazine is an 8-12 page A5 booklet which is filled with STEM-based activities, experiments and puzzles which children from 7-11 years can easily do at home. 

The magazine is produced every two weeks and will be available for pick up from the Post Office (thanks to Graham for agreeing to hold them).  First delivery is expected by the end of next week.

If you are 60 or over and would like assistance to remain living independently, the Community Warden scheme may be able to help. Please see the attached poster and either contact Age UK directly or if you prefer you can leave your details with the Parish office on 01954 261027

Click to access Promotional-poster.pdf

Have Your Say on Policing Priorities In Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

As your Acting Commissioner, it’s important for me to understand your views about crime and how it is being tackled in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. I would be very grateful if you could spend a few moments completing the below survey. Your responses will help to inform the next Police and Crime Commissioner, elected by you in May 2021, your views and make sure the next Police and Crime Plan reflects these. The survey looks into the areas of policing people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough would like to see their Constabulary prioritise. All information collected and answers submitted will be anonymous in line with our privacy policy. This questionnaire should only take a few minutes. The survey can be accessed via this link: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/DNTBBTX Kindest regards, Ray Bisby Acting Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

As from the 5th January England will be in another lockdown. For a full list of the guidance and rules that apply, please see the link below:

National lockdown: Stay at Home – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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

All the sand has gone, but there are plenty of sandbags left. If anybody needs any empty bags to fill themselves, they are available: please come to 15 Balland Field to collect them.

If anybody has not been in touch but still wants sandbags, empty or full, we will be distributing them at the Public Hall on the High Street from 2pm.