Fake Met Police email scam

Fraudsters are spamming out emails claiming to be from the Metropolitan Police that are designed to trick people into downloading iSpy key logger software on their device.

The emails are being sent from an address called crime@content.met.police.uk, which is not a valid Metropolitan Police email address.

The subject is shown as Crime Prevention Advice and a file called 11212527.zip is also attached to the email.

An example email reads

To the general public:

See attached document to read more about crime prevention advice.

Regards,
Metropolitan Police Service.

Intelligence suggests that if the attachment is opened iSpy key logger is downloaded. This gives fraudsters the power to record every keystroke from a victim’s device and steal sensitive information.

To report a fraud and cyber crime and receive a police crime reference number, call us on 0300 123 2040 or use our online fraud reporting tool.

Sign up for free to Action Fraud Alert to receive direct, verified, accurate information about scams and fraud in your area by email, recorded voice and text message.

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Tax refund scam text message

I have just received a text message claiming to be from HMRC. I have deleted it and it is a good idea not to click on a link unless you are sure it is genuine. The message was similar to the following:-

 It also had an address to write to:-

HMRC FoI Act Team
Room 1C/23
100 Parliament Street
London
SW1A 2BQ
This is a genuine address for HMRC which made the message seem as if it might be genuine. However I am sure that I am not due a refund so I did not click on the "Get Started" link.

If you’ve got an email that claims to be from HMRC, make sure it’s the real deal. A good way to start is by looking at what the taxman wants from you.

HMRC will NEVER ask you about the following in a text or email:

• Your personal and financial information, including your bank details or full address
• Specific facts about your tax return and financial status
• An offer of a repayment or refund

HMRC will also never attach a document or send you links.

Some browsers will identify a fake website and warn you against entering it. If you spot a dodgy website, you can report it here .

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YOUR VIEWS ON BROMLEY’S BUDGET PRIORITIES!

Bromley Council is seeking residents’ views to help it set the budget for 2017-18.

You can contribute your views through an online survey via the link below up to Friday 2nd December.  

You also have the opportunity to attend a public meeting at the Civic Centre on Thursday 24th November from 11 00am to 12 30pm.

www.bromley.gov.uk/budget

Potential "Thames Water" Scam

This 

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message was sent via the 

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Bromley Neighbourhood Watch Association mailing service.  

​The service is NOT monitored so, if you wish to contact us, e-mail:

 info@bromleynwa.org.uk

​Dear Coordinator,

Bromley Neighbourhood Watch Association has become aware of a new scam.  A call is received, allegedly from Thames Water, to say it will be doing house-to-house checks for leaks.  A Bromley resident, who received one of these calls, took a note of the phone number given and later checked with Thames Water using the number on the Water Bill.  A clever move when ever a suspicious call is received.

Thames Water said it had no knowledge of the phone number or any note of a need to check anything.  Thames confirmed it said never enters homes unless the householder reports a leak or disagrees with the bill and suggested the resident call the number back.  On calling what sounded like a call centre, the resident was told it was all about complimentary checks and not what was said previously!  The ‘call centre' operator said any leaks will be repaired free of charge which is, of course, untrue as we all know leaks within the boundary of our property are our own responsibility – confirmed on the Thames Water website.  So do not make any appointments for 'Thames Water' to visit your property – it’s a scam to gain entry.

The enquiries number for Thames water is 0800 980 8800 but there is a message on their website about telephone issues saying

We're currently experiencing telephony issues in our contact centres, which means that it may be hard to reach us.

We're working as quickly as we can to restore phone lines - sorry for any inconvenience caused.

They also suggest using Facebook at:- 

 https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=thames%20water

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Garage Burglaries

Hi All. 

A copy of an email received from one of the members of the LERA committee.

"Just to let you know that we have had 2 garages on the Estate broken in to in the past week. The first incident was in Leamington Avenue around last Tuesday/Wednesday during the night hours when a bike was stolen. The second incident in Portland Road occurred on Saturday/Sunday again during the night hours. It is not known yet whether anything was stolen but it is suspected that a bike may have been taken. I understand that both incidents have been reported to the police.

It could be that the Estate is currently being targeted for garage thefts. Please can you pass the message round to members on your street round to ensure that garages are properly secured and to report any further incidents"

When our shed was broken into some years ago (before National Rail replaced the fencing along the railway) we were advised to fit a shed alarm.  A range of alarms are available from Amazon and other retailers starting at about £10. 

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