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Sep
2014
By Calvin at 08:28 GMT, 11 years ago
It was great to see Marilyn Baldwin OBE of charity ‘Think Jessica' on breakfast news on Monday morning this week. Once again she was speaking up on behalf of the many thousands of people who have been victims of scam mail, which includes their families. I'm talking here about a wide…
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Sep
2014
By Calvin at 13:35 GMT, 11 years ago
Crimestoppers is holding a conference at Royal York Hotel, North Yorkshire Following the recent successful launch of the Crimestoppers Northern Conference, Crimestoppers are pleased to announce that due to increased interest and additional content it has now become a National Event and is open to…
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Sep
2014
By Calvin at 08:35 GMT, 11 years ago
Just to let you know that I've returned from my regular holiday to Northern Cyprus, have recovered from the mosquito bites and tummy upsets and am now fully charged up for what will no doubt prove to be a busy period leading up to Xmas. While I was away, Scotland made its decision to remain part…
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Sep
2014
By Calvin at 15:05 GMT, 11 years ago
Because of the data I gather from our Home Security Survey I know that people often overestimate the security of their home and garden.
Join more than 3,100 other people who have completed our free on-line survey and find out just what your home scores for its risk assessment. …
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Sep
2014
By Calvin at 08:00 GMT, 11 years ago
Whether you'll be staying on campus or in a flat or house with other students make sure that the accommodation is secure and that you practise ‘safe steps', because your risk of victimisation is higher than the population as a whole. Advice here:…
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Sep
2014
By Calvin at 08:00 GMT, 11 years ago
The vast majority of us own home and mobile telephones and most of us would have received what we would describe as \'nuisance\' phone calls and messages. These types of calls and messages range from the plain but irritating sales call right through to the downright fraudulent call often made…
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