@NAT - Pension Wise critical in tackling pension scams

Darren Philp, Director of Policy and Market Engagement at The People’s Pension, has discussed the role of Pension Wise in preparing savers for the new pension freedoms and the risks of scams from April 2015.

The new pension freedoms will undoubtedly attract scammers and fraudsters. Pension Wise, the Government’s free and independent guidance service, should warn savers of these risks as they plan their retirement finances.

Darren said: “If scammers get there first, they could persuade savers to take a course of action before they are aware of the consequences.

“The risk of savers wanting to ‘take control’ of their money by taking it out of the pension scheme before contacting Pension Wise is also very real. Our hope is that savers will speak to Pension Wise first and act later.”

@NAT - Why do cyclists ride in the middle of the road?

Because they're allowed to:

A poster from the Department for Transport advises

"Cyclists. Ride central on narrow roads."

think.direct.gov.uk/cycling.html

@NAT - A great security resource

thecrimepreventionwebsite.com

Detailed advice from an expert on personal and home security and more besides

@WM - Power cut information and advice from Western Power Distribution

http://www.westernpower.co.uk/Power-outages/Power-cut-Information-and-Advice.aspx

@NAT - Beware of fake caller id scams

‘Number spoofing’ scam can make you think your bank is calling

@WEL - Stolen Lambretta scooter

Good afternoon Rural Watchers,

The theft of a Lambretta scooter valued at about £7000 has been reported to us from the road side of The FOSSEWAY near to MORETON MORRELL between 1500hrs and 1530hrs on Tuesday 31st March 2015.

The scooter had broken down and it's rider had gone for help so it is most likely to have been taken away in a van or on a trailer.

Please inform us on 101 should you have any information regarding this crime quoting incident no 231 0f 31/03/2015.

Thanks & Kind Regards

Martin

Martin Sanford

Police Community Support Officer 6060

Wellesbourne Safer Neighbourhood Team

Stratford on Avon Police Station

Tel 01789 4446000

@WEL - Stolen Land Rover

Good evening rural watchers,

Please be aware that on Monday 30th March 2015 at about 12:25hrs a 02 registered green Land Rover

Defender was stolen with the keys left in the ignition whilst it's owner was working nearby in Whitehead Drive WELLESBOURNE.

It is believed that the person who stole the vehicle was a white male 6ft tall of slim build, dark haired, wearing a brown hooded top and light coloured jeans.

He drove off along the Newbold road in the Leamington direction.

If you see this vehicle abandoned in the area or have any information please let us know by dialling 101 quoting incident number 142 of 30/03/2015.

Obviously good advice is to always remove your keys from the ignition no matter how short the period of time or your distance from your vehicle.

Thanks & Kind Regards,

Martin