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Advice Regarding Online Holiday and Travel Fraud


Dear resident, 

Following a year of travel bans, quarantine, uncertainty and missed holidays, many of us are desperate to get away for a break, whether it’s a holiday in the sun or a weekend by the sea in the UK. 

But cybercriminals are busy thinking about holidays and travel too ... not taking them but exploiting your desperation for a break, with fake websites, advertisements, emails, social media posts, texts and phone calls for holidays, flights, accommodation or pilgrimages that don’t exist. 

Avoid disappointment and financial losses when booking a trip: start by reading our expert tips on searching and booking holidays and travel safely and securely. Our latest leaflet is attached but if you'd like to read more then visit www.getsafeonline.org

Many thanks
the Get Safe Online team 
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Volunteers


Cheshire Constabulary are looking to recruit external members, to its Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) Board.

As a Board member, your role will be to hold us to account on the development and implementation of our DEI plan, to give us your views on what needs to change , if necessary, and use your voice to make a real impact on how we work and what we do here at Cheshire police.


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Stephen Parr (Police, Police Community Support Officer (Coach), Chester)

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Rural Watch Update


Dear Rural watch members

QUAD THEFTS
Due to the 2 reports of theft of quad from the Macclesfield area please ensure you are taking all the security measures you can around this vehicle:-
• Keys always removed when not in use
• Block quad in with another vehicle
• Use locks and floor mounts
• Consider tackers, data tagging etc
• Review the security around your buildings – Lights are working, buildings are left secure, gates closed
etc

LANDROVER DEFENDERS
The team did a joint night time operation with Merseyside Police and Lancashire Rural team to target organised criminals involved in the theft of Landover defenders. Stop checks were carried out to check the right person was behind the wheel and the STOPMe stickers were given out.
Layers of security are good, something hidden, something visual and then hidden security measures

OP OUTLYING
This operation is continuing to support our countryside locations so that everyone is able to enjoy the areas. The countryside code link is a great and simple way for people to ensure they are being responsible www.gov.uk/countryside-code

CARAVAN THEFT
A Swift Expression caravan has been reported stolen from the Congleton area. This occurred between 17.00-0800 27/4. If you have any dash cam footage that could help us please contact and quote ref IML974979.
Please review your security at yards or storage facilities

NESTING BIRDS
We are receiving a number of incidents in relation to hedge/ tree cutting and nesting birds.
It is not illegal to cut trees or hedges however there are certain considerations you should take in to account before doing so.
Check for tree preservation orders which can be found on your local council website.
Check for nesting birds as all wild birds are protected. This includes their nests (whilst in use or being built) as well as any eggs the nest may contain.
The main bird-breeding season is recognised as being between 1 March and 31 August therefore the risk of committing any offences is increased between these dates. It is recommended that if you undertake any work within these dates you should check the hedge for any signs of breeding activity first.

Kind regards
PCSO Wilson
Rural Crime Team
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Sarah Wilson (Police, PCSO, Rural Crime Team)

Although it is INCORRECT that WhatsApp have suddenly made security worse for your WhatsApp account (they actually introduced the change in 2019 to make things *more* secure - see https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2021/05/19/whatsapp-group-settings-scam/ for an explanation) it is STILL WORTH FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW for those of you who didn't make these changes when they were first rolled out, and for newer users who will be unaware of said settings.

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Social Media Alert


Worth checking

Crimewatch have advised your WhatsApp settings have changed.

WhatsApp has changed its group settings to include “everyone” by default so people you don’t know can add you to a group without your knowing. These people may include scam messages, loan Sharks, etc. You can change its default settings as follows:

1. Go to WhatsApp:
2. Go into Settings
3. Go to Account
4. Go to Privacy
5. Go to Groups
6. Change from (Everyone) to (My Contacts)

#staysafeonsocialmedia


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The Countryside Code


Good morning!

Natural England have just launched their new version of The Countryside Code.

As restrictions start to ease and we look forward to more freedom in the near future we expect that more people will start to enjoy time in the countryside once again.

The Countryside Code has great practical advice so that you can plan your trip.
It explains best practice in the countryside so that we can all support our rural communities in the best way.

The Rural Crime Team will look forward to seeing some of you at our future events when covid restrictions lift.
Keep up to date on our activities on Facebook @CheshPolRural.

#RuralCrime #WildlifeCrime #HeritageCrime #WasteCrime

Kind regards

PCSO Graham

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