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Thanks to Thames Valley Police for letting us know about this one... Scam email is currently being sent to people fraudulently claiming to be from Royal Mail. The email states that Royal Mail is holding an item for the customer. The subject header is ‘Mail – Lost/Missing…

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After successfully dealing with a slight problem with the editor on our website (that’s a programming thingy, not a person) Newsletter Number 9 as just been sent to subscribers.

If you’re one of the lucky recipients, but can’t find it in your inbox please check your…

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As part of their Operation Christmas Presence, which aims to prevent alcohol influenced disorder, violent crime and anti-social behaviour, Warwickshire and West Mercia Police are reminding people of the dangers of pre-loading and simply drinking too much before a night out during the Christmas…

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Don't forget to enter our free prize draw competition to win one of four light switch timers we're giving away, which have been generously donated by our friends at Switched on Products You have four chances of winning and all you have to do is: Sign up to our Newsletter (If you already…

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I attended another excellent Designing out Crime Association meeting on Friday at Central Saint Martin's College in King's Cross. Amongst the speakers were Michael Thwaites and Steve Hatfield, the security guys from Esteé Lauder. They spoke about the problem of counterfeit products and…

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I have just replied to the third email in as many weeks concerning the lazy delivery of letters and leaflets through people's letterplates (in the door) and letterboxes. The problem is two-fold: First of all stuff sticking out of a letterplate may give an indication to a burglar that nobody's…

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