@NAT - Help with cyberbullying and online harassment

Explore cyberbullying and online harassment, and get help

Online bullying can have serious consequences in the real world. You've come to the right place for information. This section includes resources for Schools and Partners.

We're working with a number of charities, schools, care professionals, spokespeople and other partners to share information about cyberbullying and online harassment.

We want to offer the support and guidance young people (and their families) need to tackle online abuse, which can have a serious impact on those involved. 

On our cyberbullying pages you'll find:

• advice for adults and for young people
• an interview with Worcester mum Lucy Alexander whose son, Felix, took his own life after years of online bullying
• downloadable images, ideal for sharing on social media
• links to further sources of information and help.

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@WAR - Solar panels may attract rogue trader ‘cleaning’ services

09/10/2017 Solar panel owners warned of rogue trader ‘cleaning’ services

Owners of solar panels are warned to beware of rogue traders door knocking in the Warwickshire 

area offering to clean their roofs. The rogue traders give the false impression that they are working 

on behalf of the solar panel installers and suggest to the home owners that their roof is due a clean 

due to the length of time the solar panels have been installed.

The rogues are reported to be charging between £1300 and £1700 for work that is overpriced and
is more likely to damage the roof (and the solar panels) than clean it.

Homeowners are advised not to allow people to pressure wash their roofs. Pressure washing roofs
can lead to the roof tiles lifting.

The rogue traders may also be involved in other forms of criminal activity and may be taking the
opportunity to scope people's homes for burglaries.

NEVER buy goods or services from an unexpected doorstep trader. Keep you door CLOSED

• Make a scam/rogue trader complaint to Trading Standards via Citizens Advice Consumer 
  Service on 03454 040506.
• Warwickshire Trading Standards Website Facebook Twitter
• Sign up to scam alerts at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/scams
• Avoid rogue traders. Use Warwickshire Trading Standards No Rogue Traders Here
  approved trader scheme
• Please feel free to pass on or re-publish this email alert

  

@WAR - Cyber Scam Update October

Some of the topics covered this month:

• Scammers Using A Simple Con To Get Into Online Bank Accounts
• Become A Cyber Champion & Help Others In Your Local Area
• Watch Out For MORE Scam PPI Emails, Phone Calls & Text Messages
• Action Fraud Launches Counterfeit Goods Campaign
• Equifax Data Breach - How To Protect Yourself

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@NAT - Bogus Police phone call warning

02/10/2017 Bogus Police phone call warning

Fraudsters are pretending to be Police Officers in order to steal bank account information, Warwickshire Trading Standards understands. Members of the public have reported several incidents where they have received phone calls from people claiming to be Police Officers investigating a crime involving their bank cards. The callers then ask for bank card details, including long numbers, sort codes, the security number on the back and PINs. The information is then used to scam them out of thousands of pounds.

No Police Force will ever ask you for bank details in this way.

NEVER divulge any bank/card information to people who phone you. If you believe the caller is genuine, ask to phone back on a publicly listed telephone number.

More information

• Make a scam/rogue trader complaint to Trading Standards via Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 040506.
• Warwickshire Trading Standards Website Facebook Twitter
• Sign up to scam alerts at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/scams
• Avoid rogue traders. Use Warwickshire Trading Standards No Rogue Traders Here approved trader scheme
• Please feel free to pass on or re-publish this email alert