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Royal Mail Email Scam
A scam email is currently being sent to victims fraudulently claiming to be from the Royal Mail. Attached to the email is the CryptoLocker virus.
 
The victim receives an email purporting to be from the Royal Mail stating that they are holding a parcel/letter for the victim. The victim is then required to contact the Royal Mail to arrange for the item to be resent/collected.

By following the instructions within the email the CryptoLocker virus is subsequently downloaded to the victim’s computer. This virus encrypts files on the victim’s system and requests a ransom be paid in order for the files to be decrypted.

Additional incentive is added for early repayment as the ransomware states that the cost of decrypting the files will increase the longer the fine is outstanding.
 
Protect yourself:

  • Look at who the email is addressed to. Is it generic or specifically addressed?
  • Look at the quality of the images included on the email. Are they of sufficient high quality that they could come from Royal Mail?
  • Do not open attachments from unsolicited emails regardless of who they are from.
  • Do not click on the link supplied. Instead, go to the relevant website and log in from there.
  • Check the address of any email received to see if it appears legitimate.

 
If you believe that you have been a victim of fraud you can report it online http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/report_fraud or by telephone 0300 123 2040.

Frodsham Wind Farm Logo

Public Events

Peel Energy will be holding exhibitions in July to update people about the wind farm construction and to seek views on the Community Benefit Fund (CBF) associated with the scheme. Details can be found below or on via download of the flyer here.

The events will be held at:

  • Frodsham Community Centre, Fluin Lane, Frodsham WA6 7QN on Monday 13 July 2015 between 1400 and 1900
  • Helsby Community Centre, Lower Robin Hood Lane, Helsby WA6 0BQ on Friday 17 July 2015 between 1400 and 1900
  • Elton Community Centre, Elton, Cheshire West and Chester CH2 4PU on Saturday 18 July 2015 between 1500 and 1900

Digital Learning Champions

Could you be a Digital Learning Champion? Connecting Cheshire is looking for people to give an hour or two a week to help others learn basic digital skills. You don’t need to be atechnical whizz but will be confident using the internet and enthusiastic about the many benefits it can bring.

 

To be a Digital Learning Champion you will need to:

  • Have good basic digital skills e.g. send and receive emails, search for information on the internet and complete online forms – all in a safe and secure manner
  • Be able to inspire others to ‘have a go’
  • Be patient, encouraging and good at explaining instructions to people who are learning something new
  • Ideally have used a range of technologies e.g. smart phones, tablets and laptops

Interested in becoming a Digital Learning Champion? Great! Then come on one of our Digital Learning Champion training days.

The May litter pick had 8 of our team collect 8 bags of litter.   

Thank you to those who pick up litter and help to keep our village tidy. The next litter picks will be on Saturday 6th June an Saturday 11th July.


Could you give an hour once a month to help keep our village clean and tidy?


We will start at 10.00 am at the Community Centre.

 

New helpers are always welcome.
We provide all the equipment needed.
Eila Birtwistle – Litter pick co-ordinator.

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