NHS Test and Trace – beware of scams

Written by Teresa Harrold NHWS on . Posted in Local Crime, News

Based on local information, (not verified by myself) it would appear that an elderly person has received a telephone call purporting to represent NHS test and trace service.
The suspect told the person answering the phone, that they had been in contact with someone who had tested positive for COVID-19 and that they now needed to be tested within 72 hours.
The caller then said there was a charge of £50 for the test and took bank card details over the phone. (The long card number, expiry date, name on the card and CVC code giving the criminal all the detail they need to fraudulently use the card).  Any test under the NHS Test and Trace service is free. Read more

Motorists Warned to be Vigilant Following Break-ins

Written by Teresa Harrold NHWS on . Posted in Local Crime

A total of 22 vehicles were broken into between 19th Apr – 12th May including incidents in Stapleford, Sawston, Duxford, Gt Shelford, Haslingfield, Grantchester, Swavesey, Milton, Oakington and Fen Drayton. Police are urging all motorists to make sure your cars are locked. Incidents are occurring when windows are left open and doors unlocked. In the majority of cases purses, wallets and handbags have been targeted and in some instances the thieves have gone on to use the victims’ bank cards in shops. Please make sure all valuables are removed from vehicles.

Any information please call 101 or online at www.cambs.police.uk/report.