Member Nigel from Chilton Polden reported this experience last Thursday.
I received a call yesterday supposedly from Openreach informing that a faster speed was now available and that I would qualify for an upgrade as I was paying for a service that did not deliver (which is true – BT! ). Today I received the promised phone call supposedly from Openreach and they wanted to re-set the router for the faster speed. To do this they asked me to open an app on my computer which would allow them access to the router. At that point I told them I would phone Openreach direct to check it out, needless to say my thoughts were confirmed that the caller was after access to my computer. Openreach were working near Edington yesterday so initially I thought it was Openreach I was talking to. Anyway, beware of calls to upgrade your broadband speed!
DVLA Scam
Scammers are always improving their methods and are getting cleverer and more sophisticated. If you renew your Vehicle Tax on line, it’s worth reading the details on the latest DVLA scam as reported by WHICH by clicking on this link DVLA SCAM
Please note: if your village is not listed above, it is probably because your village does not have a Watch Scheme, or that the Scheme is not formally linked with the e-watch service. All Polden Villages are welcome and we hope others will join in with us soon.
If you see someone acting suspiciously around a neighbour’s property, call the police straight away. If they’re obviously breaking in, ring 999. Otherwise, call the non-emergency number 101: police operators are on hand 24/7.
If you have information about any crime, phone 101 or call anonymously CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111 In an emergency dial 999
Ask for your call to be tagged Neighbourhood Watch.
