The Pinner Association
– The Voice of our Community
Following the on-line consultation for traffic calming measures on Love Lane and Waxwell Lane.
We have received notice of intent to implement speed cushions. There is only difference between the on-line consultation and this one; the speed cushion near the police station has been removed.
If you wish to comment email [email protected] quoting DP2019-11 in the subject line.
The proposed speed cushion can be viewed in this link:-
Waxwell Lane 20mph Zone-CONSULTATION PLAN A3
A message from our safer neighbourhood team.
Dear Resident,
Most people you meet online are genuine, but sadly, some people aren’t who they seem. Dating sites and social networks are targeted by scammers who use fake profiles and take their time to build what feels like a genuine relationship. They are very skilled at this; after all, it is how they make their money. Men and women of all ages have been targeted.
As well as individual fraudsters, it is known that organised criminal networks based overseas are involved in Romance Fraud. These networks target UK victims and often develop profiles and stories to appeal to potential victims, such as saying they are divorced or bereaved. Fraudsters will take time to develop a relationship; they may develop several potential victims at once. Indicators may include:
Once they have won your trust, they will tell you of a problem they’re experiencing and why they need some money. Any request for money should set alarm bells ringing. Common tactics are: a loved one needs money for medical treatment; or they want to visit you and need money to pay for flights; or there is a business opportunity.
Many victims have been asked to send money to African countries via money transfer services. Recently, victims have reported being asked to send money to Turkey, and were given a Turkish IBAN (International Bank Account Number) to send funds to. These scammers were claiming to be Americans or US Marines.
Never send money as part of an online relationship. Once you do, the fraudster will keep inventing reasons why you need to send more.
For further advice about online relationships, please see our attached fact sheet.
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Dear Resident,
The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau has alerted us that fraudsters are contacting social media influencers based in the UK and abroad, offering them the opportunity to market a bogus product, service or investment opportunity.
Fraudsters will present professional and credible pitches to the social media influencers to convince them to feature the opportunity for a fee on their social media profiles in order to entice unsuspecting followers of the influencer to sign up or make a purchase.
Additionally, fraudsters are using the names of well-known public figures, implying that their opportunity or product is endorsed by them when it is not.
Protect Your Money
Apparent endorsements by celebrities, influencers or personalities does not necessarily mean that an investment, product or service is genuine. Exercise a cautious approach to any such offer, using the same caution that you would at any other time.
If you are purchasing goods from a company you don’t know and trust, do some research first, or ask friends or family for advice before completing a purchase.
Professional-looking websites, adverts or social media posts do not guarantee that an investment opportunity or product is genuine. Criminals exploit the names of well-known brands or individuals to make them appear legitimate.
Avoid paying for goods or services by bank transfer unless you know and trust the person or company. Payments via bank transfer offer no protection if you become a victim of fraud. Instead, use your credit card or payment services such as PayPal as they offer you greater protection if you become a victim of fraud.
Kind regards,
Lee O’Brien PCSO 7562NW
Message from PSCO O’Brien
We have recently noticed an increase in opportunist thefts from motor vehicles across the Pinner area. Due to the recent hot weather, we would like to remind you to take extra precaution when leaving your vehicle/s parked either at home or in a public place.
We encourage you to check that unattended vehicles are locked and secure and to make sure that no items are left on display. This extends to the more mundane items such as sunglasses, items of clothing and documentation.
If you are employing a builder, gardener or other labourer, please advise them to always lock their work vehicle/s whenever they are left unattended.
Vehicle registration plates may also be removed from your vehicle, likely to be transferred to another vehicle for unscrupulous behaviour such as to commit crime or avoid congestion charges. You may wish to consider exploring options to secure your own number plate, such as making a small purchase to secure a ‘number plate security kit’. Kits are available online or from more local retailers.
Alternatively, visit Pinner Police Station to obtain FREE anti-theft registration plate screws.
Here is a summary of some of the scams currently doing the rounds:
You owe tax: A person calls you from a ‘spoofed’ number – the number displayed is a legitimate HMRC phone number. The call often starts with a recorded message saying that a warrant has been issued for your arrest if you do not pay outstanding tax. An option to speak to someone is given. They will ask you to visit a local shop or Post Office to buy vouchers for iTunes or Google Play or similar. The person then asks for the code on the voucher and tells you that you have now paid the tax and the warrant will be cancelled. This is a scam. HMRC would never call you if you owe tax and would never ask you to buy gift vouchers from a shop.
BT telephone line problems: Many people have received calls from people claiming to be “BT” saying that there is a fault on their telephone line or a problem with their internet. This is the start of a scam. BT would not phone you about your line, they would wait for you to report any issues to them. Please do not give ANY personal details to these callers and simply terminate the call. If they call back, just end the call again.
Police fraud investigation: You are called by someone claiming to be a police officer who is investigating a fraud involving your account. They either ask you to move your money from your bank account or they ask you to assist an investigation by purchasing an expensive item. This is a scam. A police officer would never tell you to move or spend your money. If you think there is a problem with your bank account, it is best to visit your bank or call them on their published number.
These scam calls can be reported directly to Action Fraud – www.actionfraud.police.uk or 03001 232 040 – please note any phone numbers the scammers ask you to call, as this may assist an investigation.
If you do become a victim and a caller arranges to attend your address to collect vouchers or cash, please call police on 101, or 999 if the crime is in progress.
We have received the following message from our local police
“The caller will say either:
1) There has been fraudulent activity at the victims’ bank and bank staff are involved. The victim is then asked to withdraw money to either keep it safe or assist the police with their investigation.
2) A business such as a jewellers or currency exchange is fraudulent and they need the victims’ assistance to help secure evidence by purchasing jewellery or exchange a large amount of currency to hand over to the police.
3) The victims’ card has been compromised and used to purchase goods by a suspect, the victim is requested to withdraw their money to keep it safe or hand their bank card to the police.
The caller may tell the victim to lie about the reason for the withdrawal or purchase if challenged by staff, claiming that the staff members are involved in the fraud.
Occasionally the victim will be told to dial a police number to receive confirmation of the story.
A courier attends the victim’s home address to collect the goods the same day. Often the victim is given a code word for the courier as a way of authentication.
Remember, your bank or police would never:
Phone and ask you for your PIN or full banking password;
Ask you to withdraw money to hand over to them for safe-keeping;
Ask you to transfer money out of your account;
Send someone to your home to collect cash, PINs, cards to cheque books.
Kind regards,
Lee O’Brien PCSO 7562NW”
Good news.
In Nick Hurd MP’s constituency letter we have confirmation that all of us have been waiting for.
“However we have persuaded them to rethink Pinner, and I am assured that the plan is to retain that station, which I know will be welcomed by residents. “
Public Consulation 26 September 18:30 –> 20:00 at Harrow Civic centre.
For those of you planning to attend the consultation about Pinner Police Station closing. It might be worthwhile registering your intention to attend. Just in case there is a large turnout.
You can do that by clicking in the link below – it’s free!
Public meeting harrow police buildings information