May 2023

12 Buckden Roundabout May 2023 Village News Buckden Neighbourhood Watch RICHARD WEST Village Coordinator 01480 811467 / 07841 866630 To contact the police: 999 in an emergency; 0800 555 111 Crime Stoppers; 0300 123 2040 Action Fraud. EMAIL burglarycrackdown@cambs.pnn.police.uk or visit www.crimestoppers.uk.org or you can telephone 101 Suspicions or concerns can be reported via the police force ’ s online web chat function here https://bit.ly/3tfssQF Or via the online reporting forms here https://bit.ly/3ck9z85 More and more residents are using WhatsApp. Although it is an excellent device for keeping in touch and for spreading information it can be used by criminals to harvest your per- sonal information and, perhaps worse, financial details. In order to avoid these dangers, you may find the following notes useful. WhatsApp Account Takeover Scam Criminals are targeting WhatsApp users by posing as a friend and asking for a security code. Action Fraud has received many reports relating to this scam. The scam begins when a criminal gets access to another WhatsApp account which has you listed as a contact. The criminal, posing as your friend or someone that ’ s a member of a WhatsApp group you ’ re in, will then send you seemingly normal messages to try and start a conversation with you. However, around the same time you will receive a text mes- sage from WhatsApp with a six - digit code. This is because the criminal has been trying to login to WhatsApp using your mo- bile number. The criminal will claim that they sent you their code by accident and ask you to help them by sending it to them. Once the criminal has this code, they can login to your WhatsApp account and lock you out. The Criminal will then use the same tactic with your WhatsApp contacts in an effort to steal more accounts and use them to perpetrate fraud. What you need to do Set up two - step verification to give an extra layer of protec- tion to your account. Tap Settings/Account/Two Step Verifica- tion/Enable. Think call : If a family member of friend makes unusual re- quest on WhatsApp always call the person to confirm their identity. Never share your account ’ s activation code (that ’ s the 6 - digit code you receive via SMS. You can report spam messages or block a sender within WhatsApp. Press and hold on the message bubble select ‘ Report ’ and then follow the instructions. Making Memories A free, friendly group for individuals, carers and families. Weekly activities: Arts and Crafts, Games, Singing, Gentle Exercise, Tea and Chat. Including Love to Move : A gentle, seated movement pro- gramme to music, designed to get you moving more and having fun. Every Thursday 1.30 - 4.30pm Buckden Village Hall. All Wel- come. A place to share experiences and make memories. Michelle Seal. Mobile: 07747629490; Email: michelle.seal1@nhs.net Kimbolton Castle visit After a very interesting talk at our Library about Kimbolton Castle some people said they would be interested in a tour. We have contacted the curator and they can do it on Tues- day 30th May 30th at 2pm . There is a charge of £20 which goes towards the upkeep of the castle. We would self drive and offer people without transport a lift. Coffee or tea will be available afterwards at a charge of £3. If you are interested do email me at patking@writeme.com and if I get enough interest I will ask you for the £20 to secure your booking. All welcome even if you didn't come to the talk - Pat & Brian King