Cookham Discussion Board

FIRST:- A NEW SCAM !
 
A disabled woman went to park at the Leisure Pool Car Park in Windsor.  Two very polite young men came up and said there was now, a £1 charge to park.  When she offered the cash, they said it had to be done by card.  When she handed over a card, them men fiddled with a card reader, saying it didn’t work, did she have another card ?  She then gave them a second card and apparently the charge went through.  When she checked later £500 had been taken from each card.
Be aware there has been no change to disabled parking regulations.  These young men - though apparently well-mannered were scammers.
 
We have the same problem with Nottingham knockers, who do the same thing, lifting the card reader out of sight, in order to get a signal - then changing the amount to £500.
 
Please be on your guard.  DON’T LET IT BE YOU !
 
NEXT: SOME STANDARD COURIER FRAUD ATTEMPTS ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY !
 
The phone call was allegedly from Romford Police.  Apparently someone with a similar name to his was fraudulently using his bank cards and had been withdrawing money from his bank account.  The victim was asked to pump in his card details, including the security number on the back and his PIN, on the phone keypad.  The victim became suspicious and put the phone down.  They tried again a few days later - again unsuccessful !
A call from an officer at Hammersmith Police Station. They had the victim’s nephew in custody, charged with fraudulent use of the victim’s bank cards.  The victim was suspicious and questioned the ‘Police Officer’, asking for the name and details of his nephew, which they were unable to give !  He then put the phone down.
 
NEXT: A STRANGE ON RECEIVED WHILE I WAS ON A/L IN DECEMBER:
 
The victim received a threatening call from a supposed purchaser of a car from him.  The purchaser was unhappy with the car and wanted a full refund.  He gave details for the refund and said if he didn’t get it with 7 days, he would come round to get it.
 
NEXT:  ANOTHER SCAM TELEPHONE CALL FROM PETER:
 
Hi
 
Here's another scam.
 
This has happened to me twice and most recently, last week.  I also know one or two other people that have received an automated message, claiming to be from Amazon.
The recorded message tells you that Amazon, will automatically renew your Amazon Prime account, at a cost of £39.99 from your account.
Press button 1 to cancel the payment.
I just put the phone down, but I'm told that should you press button 1, you then end up being asked for personal bank details, to cancel the sale, but in fact, you're being lined up for a clear-out of your account.
This almost happened to someone near where my aunt lives in Wiltshire, but the bank intervened, and stopped the transaction.
 
Possibly worth a mention!
 
Peter.
 
Many thanks Peter.
 
NEXT - YET ANOTHER FROM BARBARA RE TV LICENCE:
 
Hi
 
I’ve just received a very convincing e-mail, supposedly from TV Licensing.
 
They say there were unable to collect my direct debit this month, and I have until tomorrow (22nd), to set up another direct debit.
 
My payment came out of my account as usual on 2nd January and the reference number they gave, was incorrect.
 
Otherwise, it looked very convincing.  It might be worth warning people
 
With best wishes,
 
Barbara
 
Thanks Barbara.  We are right in the middle of Tax Return times - so be prepared for HMRC scam emails.
 
AND ANOTHER FROM BRIAN:
 
Hi
 
I have just received a different email scam, not initially extorting money, but it could screw you whole system.
 
It was sent to my main email address and was from the Microsoft Support Team. This obviously gives it away, but is not always visible unless you are tech inclined.
 
It may be worth alerting members of it potential danger.
 
Kind Regards, Brian
 
The email:
 
Hi xxxx@xx (email address).

Your Outlook Account needs to be updated.
We are upgrading our server to a more user friendly one.
Note
All customers are required to manually upgrade their accounts.
Due date 22 January 2020
There is then a link to click on to do it.

DON’T DO IT - DON’T LET IT BE YOU.
 
 
CRIME
MAIDENHEAD CENTRAL:
maidenheadcentralnhpt@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk
20/1  Monday 0.50 a.m.  Bridge Road.  Attempted Burglary.  The owner was at home and heard a loud bang.  They went to investigate and saw a man running away.  No entry gained and nothing stolen.
20/1  Monday 3 p.m. / 4.30 p.m.  Courtfield Drive.  Burglary.  UNKNOWN POINT OF ENTRY - Untidy search of the whole house - not yet known if anything stolen.
20/1  Monday 10.30 a.m. / 1.30 p.m.  Grenfell Place.  Locked up bike stolen.  A black Carrera, mountain bike.
21/1 - 222/1  Tuesday 10 p.m. / Wednesday 7.40 a.m.  Cordwallis Road.  CAR ENTERED BY UNKNOWN MEANS - pack of wet wipes stolen.
22/1  Wednesday 1.50 a.m.  St. Luke’s Road.  Attempted theft from a car.  A video doorbell recorded a man on the drive trying the car door handles to open the car - which was locked.  They then hop over a gate to leave.  Described as mid 20s, 5’6’’, slim, wearing stereo head phones, a tracksuit and trainers and a drawstring bag.
 
RIVERSIDE & BELMONT:
NO CRIME TO REPORT.
 
MAIDENHEAD WEST
maidenheadwestnhpt@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk
BISHAM, COOKHAM, HURLEY, THE WALTHAMS, LITTLEWICK GREEN & KNOWL HILL:
 
PINKNEYS GREEN & FURZE PLATT:
20/1  Monday 4.15 p.m.  Marlborough Road X 2.  1.  Burglary.  Entry via forced rear door.  Untidy search of the whole house.  Gold jewellery, watch and cash stolen.  2.  A neighbour found tool marks around their door in an attempted burglary.  No entry gained and nothing stolen.
 
MAIDENHEAD SOUTH
maidenheadsouthnhpt@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk
BOYN HILL, COX GREEN & WOODLANDS PARK:
20/1  Monday 3 a.m.  3 a.m.  The owner was awoken by their video doorbell.  It showed a man with a torch prowling around the property.  The man then walked over to neighbouring properties walking up and down side accesses and looking into cars parked on driveways.  He walked out of camera range, but came back 5 minutes later carrying something.  He then fell over bikes parked in the side access and made off.  In the morning the neighbour reported a shed break with power tools were stolen.  The man is described as white with a goatee beard.
21/1  Tuesday  12.35 p.m.  Clare Road.  Burglary.  A witness reported someone running from a neighbour’s house carrying a bag.  Police attended immediately and discovered 2 men had entered the property via a rear garden fence.  They had then forced a rear door to enter the property.  Internal doors were also forced.  Untidy search of the master bedroom.  Wardrobes and suitcases searched and ban cards, iPads and a mobile phone stolen.
20/1  Monday 4.45 p.m.  Newbury Drive.  CAR ENTERED BY UKNOWN MEANS - loose change and cigarettes stolen.  This theft was captured on a neighbour’s video doorbell camera !
 
OLDFIELD, BRAY & HOLYPORT:
20/1 0 21/1  Monday 5.30 p.m. / Tuesday 9 a.m.  Business, Braywick Park.  Shipping container broken into - lock forced.  2 chainsaw, 4 Stihl blows, 4 Stihl engines, 2 Stihl Trimmers, 2 Stihl Strimmers, I pruning saw and other items stolen.
19/1 0 20/1  Sunday 12.30 p.m. / Monday 9 a.m.  The farthingales.  Car entered and searched - Tyre compressor and sunglasses stolen.