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ADVICE FROM CHESHIRE POLICE

 

 

 

101 is the new police non-emergency number.

 

As part of a national programme, Cheshire Police non-emergency number of 0845 458 0000 has been replaced with 101.

 

This number will provide a single non-emergency number across England and Wales and should be used to report crime 

 

and other concerns that do not require an emergency response, for example:

 

if your car has been stolen;

 

        damage or vandalism to your property;

 

       suspected drug use or dealing;

 

       to provide information about a crime.

 

Calls to 101 will be charged at a flat rate of 15 pence no matter how long the duration of the call, what time of day it is 

 

or whether the call is from a landline or a mobile phone.

 

Where there is a threat to life or a crime in progress or other genuine emergency, continue to call the 999 number.

 

If you have any questions or comments about using the 101 number please email western.watch@cheshire.pnn.police.uk

 

  

  

 

Police and Trading Standards regularly receive reports of rogue traders, distraction burglaries and other doorstep crimes.

To assist householders Trading Standards have issued the following guidelines to help combat cold callers which the Police hope you will find useful:

- CWaC Trading Standards and Cheshire Police advise is to say "No" to doorstep callers;

- seek recommendations from friends and family and obtain two or three quotations before agreeing to work;

- look for a trader who has a confirmed premise address and contact details and consider inspecting their previous work;

 

- look for a trader who is a member of a reputable trade association or is registered with an approved scheme or code of conduct.

A list of local traders who have agreed to abide by a Trading Standards code of practice can be found at www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk 

under the Trading Standard pages. Alternatively you can contact Age Concern Cheshire on 01606 881668 for a copy of the list. 

The scheme is run by CWaC Trading Standards and Age Concern and is free to both consumers and businesses;

- do not pay for work up-front and remember in most circumstances you have seven days to cancel a contract made at your home;

- if you have not been given cancellation rights, then in most circumstances the contract will be unenforceable and a criminal offence may have been committed;

- for further advice or to report a doorstep incident, call Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or Cheshire Police on 101

 

  

 

 

THE FOLLOWING HAS BEEN RECEIVED FROM TRADING STANDARDS.  PLEASE SHARE WIDELY.

This is a repeat of a previous warning, but in view of recent media attention it is felt prudent to reissue the warning.
Residents are reminded to be on their guard against scam emails following the announcement from HM Revenue and Customs of potential errors in the tax code system.

Phishing emails purporting to come from HMRC have appeared in mail boxes up and down the country in recent months 

and this kind of announcement unfortunately gives internet scammers a further window of opportunity.

Trading Standards would like to repeat:  HMRC would not inform people of a tax rebate or demand via email, or invite them to complete an online form to receive or claim tax. 

Those who are affected will receive written confirmation.

If you do receive this kind of email please DO NOT RESPOND but forward it to phishing@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk  or go to http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/news/email-tax-scams.htm

 

  

 

 

 You can register your wish not to receive unsolicited sales and marketing telephone calls at www.tpsonline.org.uk

 or call 0800 398893.  It takes 28 days for the service to become effective.


  


Cheshire Constabulary Western Watch Office supports Home Watch Schemes across Chester, Ellesmere Port, Neston and Vale Royal

and is based in the Western Partnership Office, Northwich Police Station.    

E-mail  western.watch@cheshire.pnn.police.uk

IF YOU WISH TO PASS INFORMATION VIA AN INDEPENDENT ANONYMOUS SOURCE YOU CAN
CALL CRIME STOPPERS ON 0800 555 111, OR E MAIL www.crimestoppers-uk.org

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

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