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Scammers are about – be aware

The Neighbourhood Watch Scheme has reported Rogue Traders operating locally in the Taunton area. The Neighbourhood Watch scheme members intervened when an elderly resident was offered services to their property for an inflated price, this was then reported back to the police. Do please remain alert for an similar activity.

Previously residents are reported to have paid vast sums of money for poor quality work to these so called Specialists who have also taken the money and never returned to complete the work.

There are a few things that you should be wary of before allowing anyone into your home or garden. View the Neighbourhood Watch Rogue Traders

Scams

Trading Standards have released information on recent scams which includes :

Renewable energy : computer support : driveway repairs : garden services : advance fees ;: garden furniture : rouge roofers : white goods insurance : home insulation : Christmas : phising

Click here to view this file

Burglary Prevention

There have been a number of burglaries across this area where the offenders have targeted homes while the residents are on holiday. There are a number of things you can do to make your home safer. For some tips to make your home safer  view the advice on preventing burglary from the Avon and Somerset Police .

Illegal Motorbikes on Crook Peak

There have been quite a string of reports about illegal motorbike riding on Crook Peak with higher than usual reports to National Trust.It is believe to be linked to those riding in the quarry on Barton Road and who are leaving the gates open which allows livestock to escape. If the same ones are riding the tops of the hill and word gets around that police are involved  then this will help National Trust to manage and prevent livestock escaping and encourage all visitors to close the gates which will reduce these incidents.

If any reports come through or you hear of anyone mentioning it to you, can you please send the following information to Lauren Holt Area Ranger, Mendip Hills, Somerset Countryside & Coast on 07824820193 [email protected] Lauren Holt;

  • Date
  • Time
  • Exact location and suspected access point – What 3 words or grid reference or even a good maps pin, the more accurate the better
  • Photos or even better video footage
  • Descriptions or number plates of any vehicles associated

That way National Trust can match it to the crime reference number they already have and keep logging it against it to enable rural crime resources to be directed to the issue.

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