9th February 2021 - What is a Romance Scam?
What is a Romance Scam? Romance scams are when people are deceived online via dating websites/apps and believe they are talking to a genuine ‘match’ when in actual fact it’s a fraudster who is trying to steal their money or personal details.
8th February 2021 - CHIP & PIN Fraud Bracknell
CHIP & PIN Fraud Bracknell. Recent incidents show that fraudsters are still actively targeting shoppers across Bracknell, who use either Credit or Debit cards to make payments by way of entering a 4 digit PIN at the point of sale in supermarkets, or whilst withdrawing cash from an ATM at these sites.
8th February 2021 - Taxi Drivers Voluntarily Suspension of Driver Badges
Taxi Drivers Voluntarily Suspension of Driver Badges. Following recent enquiries between the service and the taxi trade regarding voluntarily suspension of driver badges, please be advised of the following;
29th January 2021 - Consultation on Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Proposed Fees West Berkshire
Consultation on Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Proposed Fees West Berkshire. Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 - Section 70 (1). Hackney Carriage and Private Hire proposed fees
29th January 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccine Scams Poster
COVID-19 Vaccine Scams Poster. A poster highlighting the various COVID-19 vaccine scams circulating and advice on how to protect yourself against scams and where to report.
27th January 2021 - 'Be Scam Aware' Word Search
'Be Scam Aware' Word Search. Have a go at our 'Be Scam Aware' word search just for fun, or complete your word search be entered in our prize draw to win one of our Truecall blockers. Closing date 28th February 2021.
25th January 2021 - Investment COVID Scam
Investment COVID Scam. Scammers are exploiting the coronavirus pandemic by targeting savers with online adverts claiming their money will be invested in Covid-19 "vaccine bonds".
21st January 2021 - Drivers fined for breach of weight restrictions
Drivers fined for breach of weight restrictions. Offences under section 5 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The Public Protection Partnership (PPP) enforces weight restriction orders made under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
20th January 2021 - Are You Tired of Scam Phone Calls?
Are You Tired of Scam Phone Calls? Did you know that scam calls are now outnumbering legitimate telephone calls on both landlines and mobile phones. These types of calls are causing financial loss to the victim as well as psychological harm to them and their loved ones. There are a number of methods you can employ to reduce or completely stop these types of calls.
15th January 2021 - Advice to Pet Owners – what the law says about taking your pet for grooming.
Advice to Pet Owners – what the law says about taking your pet for grooming. The latest lock down is because we need to prevent transmission of the virus. We need to stay at home - there are of course exemptions, food shopping, exercising your pet - but we must remember every time we leave our homes we are at risk of transmitting or catching the virus. You may also leave your home to take your pet to the vets if he or she is unwell. You can also take your pet to the groomers for welfare purposes – only.
