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Home security PDF Guide
Home security PDF Guide2
How to recognize a scam
A scam is when people con you out of cash. The people that run these scams are clever and know how to persuade you to part with your cash. However, con men have the same things in common.
A scam is when people con you out of cash. The people that run these scams are clever and know how to persuade you to part with your cash. However, con men have the same things in common.
What are the characteristics of con men?
They will:
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catch you unaware, by phone, email, post or sometimes in person
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sound polite, well spoken and want you to think they're your friend
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have slick, professional leaflets and letters
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be persistent and persuasive
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rush you into making a decision
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ask you to send money BEFORE you receive their tempting offer or prize.
How to spot a scam
They offer you something for nothing, such as:
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winning a prize (even though you haven't entered)
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an exclusive entry to a scheme that's guaranteed to make you money
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a way to earn easy money by helping them get untold millions out of their country
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the chance to join an investment scheme that will make you huge amounts of money.
There are hundreds of examples so the best way to protect yourself is to be skeptical of 'something for nothing' schemes.
They are likely to ask you to:
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send them money up front
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give them your bank details or other personal details
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ring premium rate number (these numbers start with 090)
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buy something to get your prize.
Don't send any money or give personal details until you have checked them out and talked to a professional or family and friends, If they ask you to do any of theses things they're trying to cover their tracks and its likely to be a scam.
Other things to look out for are if they:
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ask you to send money straight away
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give you a PO box number as their address
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ask you not to tell anyone about the deal.
What to do if you have been scammed
If you have been a victim of a scam you should report the scam to one of the following:
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Identity theft - don't become a victim
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Identity theft occurs when personal information is obtained by someone else without the owner's knowledge. It may support criminal activity including fraud, deception, or obtaining benefits and services in the victim's name. More than 100,000 people are affected in the UK every year. A new leaflet to advise the public on how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft and what to do if you think you have been a victim has been produced by the Home Office.
The leaflet advises that you may be at risk of becoming a victim of identity fraud if you:
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lose or have had stolen important documents such as passports or driving licence's
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don’t receive post expected, for example from a bank, or receive no post at all
Indicators that you might have had your identity stolen include:
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items appearing on your bank or credit-card statements that you do not recognize
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applying for a state benefit and being told that you are already claiming;
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receiving bills, invoices or receipts addressed to you for goods or services you haven't asked for
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being refused a financial service, such as a credit card or loan, despite having a good credit history
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a mobile-phone contract set up in your name without your knowledge
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receiving letters from solicitors or debt collectors for debts that aren't yours
An analysis of identity fraud by credit reference agency Experience has identified which members of society are most likely to be victims of identity fraud and which identities criminals are likely to adopt when committing identity fraud. Its key findings were:
- Young professionals and “middle-aged families”, living in London’s inner ring with office and service jobs are twice as likely to be victims of fraud
- People who earn over £60,000 are almost three times more likely to be victims of fraud
- Those with settled fam
ilies, living in the suburbs and with well-paid corporate careers are four times more likely to be victims of fraud
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Domestic Violence
Sexual violence is a terrible crime which affects women, children, and to a lesser extent, men from all backgrounds. Its impact on the victim can be substantial, affecting mental, physical and sexual health. There are also implications for the police, criminal justice system (CJS) and the health service, not to mention the fear of sexual crime evident in our communities. This guidance is designed to help Partnerships understand how sexual violence affects their area, and to suggest options for solutions where it is a significant problem. It should be read in conjunction with guidance on tackling domestic violence 'Developing Domestic Violence Strategies: A guide for Partnerships'.
Sexual violence is best tackled through a multi-agency approach, involving the voluntary sector as well as statutory agencies in the prevention of sexual crime, improved care for victims and a more effective CJS response. Local Partnerships are ideally placed to support work in this area because of their role in bringing together local agencies to deliver the crime reduction agenda. These partnerships now include the police, Primary Care Trusts (or Local Health Boards), local authorities and fire authorities as responsible authorities. They are required to work in co-operation with local education and probation authorities and invite co-operation of a range of local private, voluntary, other public and community groups including the community itself. With the exception of the fire service, these organizations all have a role to play, whether direct or indirect, in addressing sexual violence.
The first half of the guidance:
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describes the national profile of sexual violence and the impact it has on victims, the community, the Health Service, and CJS
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sets out some of the particular issues associated with sexual violence, e.g. under-reporting
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provides advice on how to understand the problem on a local level.
It also suggests which parties should be involved in analysing the problem and developing solutions and provides advice on sources of funding.
The second half of the guidance describes steps which can be taken to:
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prevent sexual violence, e.g. through awareness raising, practical measures and early interventions with abusers;
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provide care for victims, e.g. through Sexual Assault Referral Centres and voluntary sector provision of counselling and support; and
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improve the investigation and prosecution of sexual offence cases, and the management and treatment of offenders.
The guidance illustrates the interventions described with case studies, and sets out the role a Local Partnership can play, together with other statutory agencies and the voluntary and community sector. |
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Violent Crime & Street Robbery
This practice guide draws together and builds on the experience of the Street Crime Initiative and on previous relevant research. It offers practical measures that crime reduction agencies such as the police can use to reduce street crime.
The full report can be found in the PDF. |
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