The Pinner Association
– The Voice of our Community
Dear Watch Member,
Our next ‘Walk, Talk & Do’ will be held on Wednesday 18th September in Pinner Village Gardens, Pinner.
Please come and join us at 5pm if you would like to discuss Violence Against Women and Girls and women’s safety in Pinner.
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Regards,
Lee O’Brien
Pinner Safer Neighbourhood Team
[email protected]
Dear Watch Member,
Our last Walk, Talk & Do of the month takes place tomorrow, Saturday 24th August at 10am.
Join us at the War Memorial at the top of High Street, Pinner where women can speak openly with female officers about their experiences and concerns regarding women’s safety, and tell us what areas they feel safe or unsafe in.
These conversations help us work with partner agencies to improve safety on our streets and in our open spaces.
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Regards,
Lee O’Brien
Pinner Safer Neighbourhood Team
[email protected]
Dear Watch Member,
We have received reports of cold callers offering to jet wash driveways in the Pinner area, so this seems like an apt opportunity to remind residents how to protect themselves from fraudsters.
Fraudsters convince you to pay for goods or work which is often overpriced, of poor quality or is not even carried out. In many cases, this work isn’t even necessary. They may use intimidation and pressure you to make quick decisions so that you agree to their demands.
As a rule, never accept offers of work from cold callers. Legitimate labourers and companies do not cold call and should have professionally printed leaflets with contact details to give to potential customers.
For advice on how to protect yourself from door-to-door scammers, please read pages 25 and 26 of the attached ‘Little Book of Big Scams’, which also includes advice about numerous other scams to be aware of.
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Regards,
Lee O’Brien
Pinner Safer Neighbourhood Team
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Dear Watch Member,
Looking for tickets?
Criminals create fake posts or pages on social media and search engines to scam people looking for tickets or travel deals.
Follow #TakeFive’s top tips to avoid ticket fraud:
– Read online reviews from reputable sources to check websites are genuine.
– Only use the secure payment method recommended by reputable online retailers – avoid paying by bank transfer.
– If possible, use a credit card when making purchases over £100 as you may get extra protection.
Contact your bank immediately if you think you’ve been scammed and report it to Action Fraud: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/
For more information on Ticket Fraud please visit: https://www.takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/ticket-fraud/
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Regards,
Peter Holley
Police Manager
This has come from the MP of Harrow East.
Experts have revealed a rise in scams of QR code since self-ordering in restaurant became the norm during the pandemic.
People may think they are ordering a round of drinks/food but could actually be giving away their debit card information to fraudsters.
According to NordVPN around 77% of Brits use QR codes – but 72% do not check before scanning them. The security giant reported that over 3 million people have been directed to untrustworthy websites after using the QR code.
Worryingly, 1 in 6 (16%) fell prey to fraudsters and had their data stolen.
Here are a few tips to help you stay safe from scams:
Dear Watch Member,
Are you interested in making London a safer place? Do you want to do more for your community?
The Metropolitan Police Service are looking for people from local communities to work with their officers and staff across London.
You will be part of an excellent team, working on local community or wider London initiatives. Your local knowledge and experience is vital to help prevent crime and improve safety.
There are a wide range of activities you can take part in, at a time and location chosen by you; this can be daily, weekly, monthly or a few times a year. There is no minimum number of hours required and is flexible around your own personal circumstances.
This is a rewarding role where you can make a difference to our great city, whilst learning new skills and meeting new people.
To be eligible to apply:
• You must not be a serving police officer or existing member of police staff
• You must be over 18 (if under 18 please consider Cadets)
Community Based Volunteers (CBVs)
Being a CBV will give you a unique insight into the Metropolitan Police, there are daily opportunities across London, you will be part of a team and have the opportunity to assist with activities such as weapon sweeps, crime prevention events, night time economy patrols, bike marking, reassurance patrols, Community Road Watch initiatives, specialist teams and police training.
We will provide a wide range of training opportunities including crime prevention training, personal safety and London life savers.
Reasonable expenses are paid for travel in London, to and from deployments.
To get more information about being a CBV, click on the below link to register for the next 30-minute online insight session to be held this Saturday 27th July 2024 at 2pm.
Register for an online session
For more information on other voluntary roles available, please click on the below link:
Overview | Community based volunteers | Metropolitan Police
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Regards,
Lee O’Brien
Pinner Safer Neighbourhood Team
[email protected]
Tel: 020 8721 2775
Dear Watch Member,
Transport for London (TfL) have informed us they will be carrying out a survey in and around the London area.
The attached documents provide more information regarding this survey, and an example of the interviewer’s ID card that you should request to see if it’s not initially proffered to you.
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Regards,
Lee O’Brien
Pinner Safer Neighbourhood Team
Dear Watch Member,
Harrow Police have just relaunched their Facebook page, where along with their Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) accounts, you can keep informed about the activities and operations officers are conducting across Harrow in their efforts to make the borough a safer place.
Please do follow them on any (or all) of these social media platforms, especially if you are part of a community group they can help to promote.
At a more local level, if you use X, you can follow us at @MPSPinner and / or @MPSPinnerSouth respectively.
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Regards,
Lee O’Brien
Pinner Safer Neighbourhood Team
Email: [email protected]
Dear Watch Member,
This year hasn’t brought us the best weather so far. So you can’t be blamed for wanting to escape to somewhere warmer. And finding a bargain makes booking a holiday even sweeter.
Unfortunately, criminals want to sell you fake holidays. They’ll use genuine selling sites and social media to advertise. They create fake ads to trick you into sharing your details or sending money. From a caravan on the coast, to an all-inclusive trip abroad, they’ll try to trick you no matter where you want to go. But you can make a few checks to reduce your risk of getting scammed.
For straightforward impartial advice to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud, please visit the Take Five website.
If you need to reply regarding this message, tap on this email address: [email protected]
Regards,
Lee O’Brien
Pinner Safer Neighbourhood Team
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 020 8721 2775