Tuesday, 29 May 2018

Closure of the Foot Tunnel in Chinbrook Meadows

          IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT CLOSURE OF TUNNEL IN CHINBROOK MEADOWS

from the Chair of the Friends of Chinbrook Meadows

I have just had a note from Glendale to say the Network Rail will be closing the foot tunnel that goes under the railway over the next few days.

I know this will be a serious inconvenience to people who use this route regularly. The information I have says the tunnel will be closed between 10am and 4pm on Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st this week.

Other information recently received - the railings and playground equipment will be re-painted over the next few months starting on Friday 1st June using community payback teams.

Anne Slater (Chair of Friends of Chinbrook Meadows)

Sunday, 18 March 2018

YET another telephone scam this one from TPS

This message was sent via the ​
Bromley Neighbourhood Watch Association mailing service.  
​if you wish to contact us, e-mail:  info@bromleynwa.org.uk 

Fraudsters are cold-calling victims, falsely stating that they are calling from one of the well-known UK telecommunication service providers. They call victims claiming to provide a ‘Telephone Preference Service’ - an enhanced call-barring service, which includes barring international call centres.
 
The fraudsters ask victims to confirm/provide their bank account details, informing them that there is a one-off charge for the service. Victims instead see monthly debits deducted from their accounts, which they have not authorised. The fraudsters often target elderly victims.
 
In all instances, direct debits are set up without following proper procedure. The victim is not sent written confirmation of the direct debit instruction, which is supposed to be sent within three days.
 
On occasions when victims attempted to call back, the telephone number provided by the fraudster was either unable to be reached or the victim’s direct debit cancellation request was refused.  

Protect yourself:
  • There is only one Telephone Preference Service (TPS). The TPS is the only official UK 'do-not-call' register for opting out of live telesales calls. It is FREE to sign-up to the register. TPS never charge for registration. You can register for this service at http://www.tpsonline.org.uk.
  • You will receive postal confirmation of genuine direct debits. If you notice unauthorised payments leaving your account, you should contact your bank promptly.
  • Always be wary of providing personal information, or confirming that personal information the caller already claims to hold is correct. Always be certain that you know who you talking to. If in doubt hang up immediately.
If you have been affected by this, or any other type of fraud, report it to Action Fraud by visiting www.actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040.
 Bromley Neighbourhood Watch Association ​