Miscellaneous

UNWANTED TELEPHONE CALLS AND MAIL?

Do you want to stop unwanted telephone calls and junk mail?

Details of the Mailing Preference Service and the Telephone Preference Service are available from Braunstone Civic Centre, Kingsway, Braunstone Town, Leicester, LE3 2PP or alternatively telephone 0116 2890045 for details.

POSTAL SCAM

With the run up to Christmas the Royal Mail and Trading Standards
are making people aware of a circulating SCAM as follows:

A card is posted through your door from a company called PDS (Parcel Delivery Service) suggesting that you need to contact them regarding an undelivered parcel. The contact number 0906 6611911 is a premium rate number. DO NOT call this number as this mail scam originates from Belize. If you do call the number and you start to hear a recorded message you will already have been charged £15 for the phone call.

If you do receive a card (or email) with these details then please contact the Royal Mail Fraud Office on 02072396655 or ICSTIS (the premium rate service regulator) at www.icstis.org.uk

DON'T FORGET CRIME PREVENTION AT CHRISTMAS
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING?

Whilst you're out and about doing your Christmas shopping this year, spare a thought about what's on display in your car. Leaving bags of goods or large gift items easily on visible is always tempting to a passing thief.

* Never leave ANYTHING of value on display in your car
* Always securly lock your car whenever you leave it unattended
* Try to park in a well lit area or an area covered by CCTV
* If your boot is too full, consider going home and coming back
when you've emtied it
* Be vigilant, whose watching you pack your shopping away?
* Please report any suspicious persons or activity to the police by
phoning 999 or CRIMSTOPPERS ON 0800 555 111

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS?

When you get home after a hard day shopping for your loved ones, spare a thought about where you will keep them out of sight until the big day. Don’t leave your home looking like a thieves grotto! Take a few simple precautions to keep your Christmas safe!

• Never leave your presents lit up and on view through your windows
• Consider fitting timer switches so your house is never in total
darkness
• Keep your keys away from your letter box and cat flap
• Keep your doors and windows locked when you’re out or in bed
• If you have an alarm fitted, make sure you use it
• Don’t forget to ensure your shed and garage are secure
• If in doubt call the Police Community unit on 0116 222 2222 ext:-
3875 and arrange for a crime prevention survey of your home.
HAVE A PEACEFUL AND CRIME FREE CHRISTMAS