Dear Home Watch Coordinator Below are some crime reduction web sites which you may find useful. Trading Standards have recently launched a new information web site, Friends Against Scams, the address is: www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk The police national fraud reporting web site is: www.actionfraud.police.uk You can access expert advice to avoid becoming a victim of cybercrime by…

Macclesfield Local Policing Unit – Congleton This is to inform you that a shed has been broken into on Giantswood Lane, Congleton sometime over the past week. Items stolen include a lawn mower and strimmer. Please ensure that Garages and sheds are secure. I have attached a leaflet on outbuilding security for your information. If…

Businesses are being contacted for the sale of goods or services by fraudsters, who request to pay by cheque. The fraudster sends a cheque with a higher value than the amount expected, and then sends the business a request for the difference with instructions on how it should be paid back. This is usually by…