SOME REALLY GOOD NEWS:
Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police four people have been charged with handling stolen goods.
Omar Algrad, aged 21 of no fixed abode, Nazar Aljared, aged 22 of no fixed abode, Erikas Domeikis, aged 30 of Ballards Road, Dagenham and Darisu Valunas, aged 33, of Broad Street, Dagenham were all charged with one count each of handling stolen goods.
The charges are in connection with the discovery of a quantity of car parts and cars at garage in Wraysbury, which officers have seized.
The four men were charged and remanded to appear at Reading Magistrates’ Court on Friday (22/7).
Three of the men were remanded in custody with one being bailed.
UNAUTHORISED ENCAMPMENT IN BRAYWICK PARK:
Police are aware of the unauthorised encampment and are working very closely with RBW< to deal with this situation.
NEXT: AMELIA HAS SENT ME AN UPDATE OF HER BANKING SCAM, I RECENTLY REPORTED. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY – IT WILL HELP YOU TO UNDERSTAND HOW MUCH EFFORT AND TIME THE SCAMMERS PUT IN TO CONVINCE YOU THEY ARE GENUINE – AND AS A CONSEQUENCE – WHY EVEN THOSE ON THEIR GUARD FALL FOR IT:
Hi Jeff,
OK......... this one definitely needs to come with a big red warning, buckle up for a lengthy ride.
I now realise, I was very nearly completely scammed by a scam text I received. Allegedly, I had been in contact with someone who had Covid and they were offering me a free Covid Test pack – with a minimal charge of £1 for postage.
I was later phoned by a 'James Kennedy' apparently from the 'HSBC Fraud Department'. This was also part of the same scam – it had many branches.
He told me about fraudulent transactions, using my debit card in Manchester. Later I found out these were entirely made up, as was the £1 Covid text I had received. He told me that I needed to change my internet login ASAP, which he would walk me through.
Thankfully, as I told him, I had already cancelled my debit card, but he then walked me through how to change my online banking login (starting with an IB number) and setting a new password, including getting a verification code sent by HSBC to my phone - yes, I know I shouldn’t have - but I did give that to him.
He even talked me through ringing an 'HSBC' line (0345 600 2290 which again, I now find out as I have now checked, is flagged as a suspicious number, to confirm I was resetting my password. He even gave me a wonderful made up reference to put in - HRFBM-1961-6820-LSJY !!!.
I now wonder, if they recorded my voice quoting the after they mentioned 'my voice is my password' security message....
He finally told me to delete the text message that I would receive to say I had now successfully set up internet banking on my iPhone. He also told me they would be speaking to Barclays, about some other alleged suspicious transactions on my account.
With a final, belated rush of clarity, I rang HSBC directly who confirmed the whole this was an attempted scam ! I have now entirely removed my on line banking access and thanks to their highly robust security checks, they have reassured me there have been no fraudulent transactions on my current account or associated on-line savings accounts.
'James' is apparently ringing me back on Saturday, to give me an update on the case and his discussion with Barclays - that will be one helluva interesting call if he does!!!!!!!!
Amelia.
There is a lot of detail here, but it is all in the hope that if you get one of these calls, you will be caught off guard, but as it progresses, the above detail will kick in and you will realise what is happening. It starts with a ’free’ Covid text and ends up as a major bank fraud ! I am grateful to Amelia for sharing with us. It could save hundreds from falling for this scam, as they seem to come form a multitude of directions to confuse you.
CRIME
I have attached reference numbers to each crime report. If you live in the vicinity of any of the crimes mentioned and have CCTV or a video doorbell, can you please check the footage. If you have any that might be of interest to the police, can you please make contact with us, quoting reference number given.
Alternatively you can call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or email -
www.crimestoppers-uk.orgMAIDENHEAD CENTRAL:
25/7 Monday 4.40 p.m. Cordwallis Road. Graffiti sprayed on a house. Ref. No: 43220329504
26/7 Tuesday 0.40 a.m. High Street. A group of youths smashed multiple windows as they walked along. They then made off. Ref. No: 432203310103
26/7 Tuesday midnight / 1 a.m. Holmanleaze. Brick thrown through conservatory window. Ref. No: 43220330596
26/7 Northfield Road. Gel like fluid smeered over a car, causing the paint to bubble up and peel off – [possibly paint stripper. Ref. No: 43220331505
RIVERSIDE & BELMONT:
NO CRIME TO REPORT.
MAIDENHEAD WEST
BISHAM, COOKHAM, HURLEY, THE WALTHAMS, LITTLEWICK GREEN & KNOWL HILL:
NO CRIME TO REPORT.
PINKNEYS GREEN & FURZE PLATT:
NO CRIME TO REPORT.
MAIDENHEAD SOUTH
BOYN HILL, COX GREEN & WOODLANDS PARK
NO CRIME TO REPORT.
OLDFIELD, BRAY & HOLYPORT:
25/7 Monday 6.40 p.m. Golf Course, Shoppenhangers Road. A stick has been used to write offensive words into the green of the 16th Tee. Lots of damage caused. Ref. No: 43220329692
