Avon and Somerset Police – Rural Affairs special update
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Free fraud webinars
Do you want to know more about fraud? Join the SWROCU Regional Fraud Protect Advisor for a one hour fraud safety webinar at 7pm, 18th July 2022 covering all aspects of the most common crime in the UK. Link to all events: Regional Fraud Protect Advisor Events | Eventbrite
Updated advice to avoid scams
The 5th edition of The Little Book of Big Scams has just been released, which has a host of useful information and it is highly recommended to save a copy for future reference and pass it on to others. This information has been circulated by Avon and Somerset Police. Click here to download a copy
Red weather warning from Avon and Somerset Police – Fri 18th Feb
Storm Eunice has been declared a major incident by the Avon and Somerset Local Resilience Forum due to the potential for severe disruption. A red weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for extremely strong winds between 7am and midday on Friday 18 February. The storm has the potential to cause significant disruption … Read more
Bogus Workmen and Burglary
Please take time to read this, we’ve had a crime in the Village you need to be aware of. One of our older residents had a cold caller offer to do work on their house yesterday afternoon (Monday 9th July). The fee that was paid was far and above what is reasonable; please be clear, … Read more
‘Deaf’ Door to door sellers – Alert
There have been reports of some people going door to door, claiming to be deaf and trying to sell paintings in the Langport area and surrounding villages. Rumour has it that this is a scam and they are looking for things to steal. I’ve made enquiries with our local policing team and they confirm … Read more
