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Local Trailer Theft   &   BT Phishing Scam Warning

Police attended the Corgarff area of Strathdon during the hours of darkness on Thursday 12 December 2019 following the theft of a vehicle trailer. Read more

Emails are circulating supposedly from BT regarding changes when the United Kingdom leaves the European Union and we also leave the EU's General Data Protection Regulations. These are phishing scams, click the link to learn more and how to protect yourself. Read more

New Law on Drug Driving   &   Distraction Thefts Warning

From 21 October 2019 there was a new law on driving after taking certain drugs (including some medicines) in Scotland. This law states that it is an offence to drive with certain drugs above specified blood levels in the body, whether your driving is impaired or not. This will make it easier for the police to tackle drug drivers. Use the link to find out more (promotional materials). Find out more

Mobile Phone Distraction Thefts Police are carrying out enquiries in relation to an ongoing crime trend whereby foreign nationals are travelling throughout Scotland and carrying out distraction thefts of mobile phones. Read more

Police Scotland Ransomware Campaign   &   Lockdown Your Online Accounts With 2FA

Police Scotland Ransomware Campaign During October Police Scotland’s Cyber Harm Prevention Team is raising awareness of Ransomware attacks as part of European Cyber Security Month. Click the link to find how to protect yourself. Read more

Whether it’s your Amazon or Netflix account, the explosion in popularity of online apps and services means more and more of us need to remember a seemingly endless list of passwords. Sometimes that leads to shortcuts that are bad for our online security, such as using the same password for multiple accounts, or creating a simple password that can be guessed easily. Lockdown Your Online Accounts With 2FA. Read more

Community Safety Booklet   &   Bogus Callers Incidents Scotland

This is a booklet packed with practical tips on how to keep you, your family and your community safe – from protecting your home and possessions to helping your children enjoy the benefits of the internet in safety. Download the booklet  Large PDF file

Following a noticeable increase in Bogus Caller/Doorstep Crime incidents across the country please be alert and consider how you can protect yourself, family friends and neighbours. The old adage "If in doubt, keep them out" is a simple but effective message. Everyone has a part to play to keep the community safe. Read more

Police alert on vehicle thefts   &   Police Noteworthy Property Incidents Report

Police Officers are advising the public to be wary when advertising motorcycles and vehicles for sale on social media sites following a number of thefts over the last few months. Read more

The latest Police Scotland report of noteworthy property incidents in Aberdeenshire has been published. It covers late-May to early-July. Read more

Latest: Local Bank Scam Attempt   &   Fake Fine Alert

TSB Bank Forfar contacted Police after an 85 year old man attended at the branch wishing to transfer a large sum of money to an account without providing details of where the money was going. Read more

Drivers Targeted With Fake Fines: Action Fraud have received an increase in reports and intelligence where elderly victims are being targeted by individuals purporting to be police officers or traffic wardens. Read more

Police Scotland Vehicle Theft Awareness Warning   &   Phishing Awareness Campaign

Due to a number of vehicle thefts in recent weeks in Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen, Police Scotland is urging members of the public to be extra vigilant. Read more

Police Scotland are supporting Team Cyber UK’s Phishing campaign. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness around Phishing attacks, which are now one of the most common security challenges that individuals and companies across the UK face on a regular basis. Read more

A Courier Fraud Alert   &   Fake TalkTalk emails

Action Fraud has issued a Courier Fraud, Bogus Police and Bank Officials Alert in which individuals have been receiving phone calls from people claiming to be a police officer or banking official. Read more

Watch out for FAKE TalkTalk emails about a refund. Read more

Fraudsters stole more than £7 million from unsuspecting holidaymakers   &   Card Payment Machines Fraud

Over 5,000 people reported to Action Fraud total losses of just over £7 million to holiday and travel-related fraud. Victims have also reported the significant emotional impact caused by this crime. Use the link below to find out how to avoid becoming a victim. Read more

Police Officers in Aberdeen are advising businesses to be aware following a number of reports of fraud and attempted card payment machine fraud in Aberdeen. Read more

Police Scotland Campaign - Shut Out Doorstep Scammers   &   Shut Out Online Scammers Initiative

Police Scotland are launching their annual campaign to raise awareness of doorstep crime and to promote how the public can protect themselves from becoming a victim of this type of offence. Read more

Police Scotland are launching their Shut Out Scammers initiative sharing advice with the public to help keep safe from online fraudsters. Read more

Beware Romance Scams   &   ARSON AWARENESS - #STAMPITOUT

Romance scams or fraud, also known as catfishing, happens when victims are deceived into “false” “relationships” by fraudsters who aim to steal their money or personal information. Read more

Firefighters were called to tackle more than 1,800 deliberate fires across Scotland in the space of just two months. Help to Stamp It Out by reporting any fire related anti-social behaviour. Read more

Fake TV Licensing Emails   &   Mobile Phone Fraud

Scam Warning - Fake TV Licensing Emails. Fraudsters are sending the public fake TV Licensing emails that are designed to steal their personal and financial information. Read more

Police Scotland is warning members of the public to be aware of a fraud which has recently resurfaced. A local resident was victim to a mobile telephone SIM fraud which resulted in the loss of a four figure sum of money. This is often referred to as SIM swap, SIM split or SIM interception attack. Read more

Advice on a number of recent Scams   &   Rrrrallye Youth Drive in North Marr

Following recent reported incidents of Scams relative to HM Customs and Excise, personal pensions, financial investments, DVLA, TV Licencing etc. Neighbourhood Watch Scotland have issued general advice on how to avoid being caught out by these Scams. Read more

The Garioch & North Marr Community Safety Group with help from the Marr Area Committee and the Monymusk Thrift Shop has funded a Road Safety Event for 12 youngsters aged between 14 and 17 from the North Marr area. Read more

New Aberdeenshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership website  &   Domestic CCTV Advice from Police Scotland

The new Aberdeenshire Alcohol and Drug Website has been launched. The main focus is to provide communities with ease of access to information and guidance about alcohol and drug issues. Read more

The Police Service of Scotland is committed to the prevention and detection of crime and considers all measures that have the potential to assist in this commitment. They have produced a document providing advice on a range of CCTV related issues for domestic users. Read more

Protect Your Keyless Car Fob   &  Become a safer driver and save on car insurance

Following reports of a further increase in thefts of keyless cars and of related suspicious activity within resident’s driveways, new advice has been issued by Neighbourhood Watch Scotland. Read more

Telematics car insurance, also known as black box car insurance makes use of your own driving data – where, when and how you drive – to potentially help bring down the cost of your car insurance - including 17-24 year-olds. Read more

Lights Out You're Out, a New Vishing ALERT   &   Don't make life easy for criminals

The clocks have gone back. With the darker nights, comes an increase in burglary and other thefts so now is a great time to consider your security. Read more

It is reported that there has been a noticeable increase in vishing frauds against the elderly, including fake calls allegedly from banks and from Paypal. Read about some shocking cases and learn how to protect yourself. Read more Don't make life easy for criminals! Always install the latest software and app updates. Read more

Ask for Angela extended throughout the North East   &   Rural Crime & Safety Partnership for the North East

Ask for Angela is campaign launched in 2017 in Aberdeen to help people who feel uncomfortable or unsafe on dates, in the company of others, or any other social situation, is being widened to the whole of the North East. Read more

A new partnership dedicated to tackling rural crime in the North East and improving safety in remote communities has been launched. Read more

ICE - in Case of Emergency   &   NSPCC Social Media Guide - NetAware

When you're in need of emergency medical treatment, a common place paramedics and other care providers will look for your emergency details is your mobile phone. But if it's locked, how will they find what they need? Read more

The NSPCC has produced NetAware - a guide to the social networks your kids use. Stay up to date and keep your child safe in today's digital world. Read more

Fake Bank Notes Warning   &   CSG at Insch Community Safety Day

Police Officers in Aberdeen and the North East are urging people to be aware of counterfeit notes following recent reports of attempts to tender fake notes in the city. Read more

The Garioch & North Marr Community Safety Group had a display at the Insch Community Safety Day at Insch Leisure Centre. Read more

Toy Slime Warning   &   Keep Children Safe

Which? is warning parents to approach children’s slime with caution after tests found some contain levels of boron more than four times the safety limits permitted by EU standards. Read more

Keeping a child safe by parking considerately when dropping off and collecting children from school is the message in the Park Smart campaign. Read more

Be Alert To Voucher Card Scams   &   Supporting Older Drivers

Officers have praised a quick-thinking Buckie shop worker for preventing an elderly couple being scammed out of hundreds of pounds. Read more

A new road safety initiative has started in north east Scotland, aimed at supporting older drivers - the Milestone Initiative Read more

Prevent Doorstep Crime   &   TSB Phishing Attacks

Police, Local Authority Trading Standards Services, Citizens Advice and retail partners have joined forces to raise awareness of doorstep crime and to promote how the public can protect themselves from becoming a victim of this type of offence. Read more

There has been a sharp rise in fraudsters sending out fake text messages (smishing) and phishing emails claiming to be from TSB. The increase in the number of reports corresponds with the timing of TSB’s computer system update. Read more

Keyless Cars – Relay Theft Warning   &   Minimum Unit Pricing Myth Buster

Keyless Theft or Relay Theft continues to be a growing issue. In fact vehicle security experts estimate 68 per cent of stolen cars are now taken after being "electronically compromised". Read more

Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) took effect on 1st May at 50p a unit. For some, MUP may come as a surprise and misinformation may spread. Alcohol Focus Scotland have produced a myth-buster that aims to keep the record straight. Read more

TV Provider Scam   &   Latest:Scottish Government Farming Subsidies Scam Alert

Fraudsters are cold-calling victims, purporting to be from a Television (TV) provider offering a discount on their monthly subscription. Don't get caught. Read more

This week the Scottish Government confirmed that more than 18,000 eligible producers will start receiving the final balance of their Common Agricultural Policy entitlement for 2017. This information is readily available and as a consequence you may be at greater risk from on-line or telephone scams. Read more

HMRC - Scam Alert   &   School Gate Parking Banners

Neighbourhood Watch has issued a warning about fraudsters claiming to be from HMRC, following a reported incident from a local Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator who received a cold call purporting to be from HM Revenue and Customs stating that court proceedings were being taken regarding a Tax Debt. Read more

A campaign has been launched to help improve the safety of pupils by urging "selfish" parents to stop parking dangerously outside schools in Garioch. The Garioch & North Marr CSG has provided school gate banners. Read more

Water Safety Scotland's Drowning Prevention Strategy & Stop illegal drug gangs in our area

The 31st of January is the launch of Water Safety Scotland's Drowning Prevention Strategy. Please support the targets of reducing drownings in Scotland by 50% by 2026 and contributing to a reduction in water related suicides. Read more

Crimestoppers Scotland has highlighted that illegal drug gangs operating in the Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire area are exploiting vulnerable people. It is important that members of the public know how to spot the signs of this activity and how to report it to Crimestoppers 100% anonymously at 0800 555 111 or via the online form. Read more

Take Five To Stop Fraud & Sign up to get neighbourhood alert information

Take Five To Stop Fraud Week is part of the national campaign from Financial Fraud Action UK and the UK Government, backed by the banking industry coming together to tackle fraud. To find out how to avoid fraud Read more

Police Scotland North East Division is urging folk to register with Neighbourhood Alert to get the latest information on crime prevention, community safety and resilience. Read more

Meet the Safer Community Wardens & Download Crime Prevention Information

Meet the new Safer Community Wardens who are now working across Peterhead and Fraserburgh. Read more

Retailers Against Crime have published a booklet of Crime Prevention Information including advice on how to keep yourself safe when out shopping (PDF file). Download the booklet

Read the Latest Aberdeenshire ADP e-bulletin &The Active Hub is in Inverurie

Read the October Aberdeenshire ADP e-Bulletin. In this issue; Alcohol Free Space Campaign; Macmillan coffee morning; ADP learning and development; Recovery cafes; Advice and help. and more … Read more LARGE PDF File

The Active Hub for 12 - 16 year olds offering Sport, Art, Music & more will be at Inverurie Academy on Fridays from 7:30pm to 10pm from 1st September. Download the poster

Check Scottish Fire regulations & Local Policing Plan For Aberdeenshire Launched

Concerned by the Grenfell Tower Block fire? Want to check fire safety regulations? Check the Scottish Fire Law pages. Read more Want specific fire safety advice for people living in multi storeys? Read more

Police Scotland and Aberdeenshire Council have launched a local policing plan for Aberdeenshire for 2017 - 2020. Read more

Smoke Alarm Tester & Protection of Contactless Cards

Is it awkward to test your smoke alarm weekly? Do you know someone who has difficulty in reaching their smoke alarm to test it? The smoke alarm tester may be the answer. Read more

In recent times, with the introduction of contactless payment, thieves are adapting to come up with new methods to steal your personal data and information. The Garioch & North Marr Commuity Safety Group has purchased a supply of Card Minders which protect contactless credit & debit cards and has distributed them to Libraries in the Garioch and North Marr areas. Read more

Stop Hate Crime & School Parking Banners in Marr

Hate Crime is any criminal offence committed against an individual or property that is motivated by a person's hatred of someone because of his or her actual or perceived race, religion, transgender identity, sexual orientation or disability. To help stop it - Read more

The South Marr and Garioch & North Marr Community Safety Groups have funded banners to highlight dangerous parking on yellow lines and zig zag markings outside schools in the Marr area. Read more

Emergency Contact Disc for drivers & Pass Plus funding for Young Drivers zzz

The Emergency Contact Information Disc for your car replaces the old tax disc on your windscreen. It provides vital information for the emergency services in the event of an accident. You can download a copy. Download here

The Aberdeenshire Community Safety Partnership is offering £100 towards the cost of the Pass Plus driving course for young drivers under 25 years of age. Please note that the grant is not available to drivers in the Buchan CSG area. Read more

A Drop-In-Shop for non UK nationals & Free Home Fire Safety Visits

The service is available in Aberdeen Read more and in Fraserburgh Read more

Minority Ethnic Housing Project and Shelter Scotland are working together to run an one-stop-shop providing advice and information alongside a computer club for non-UK nationals living in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Trained advisors are available to look at complex housing, welfare rights and employability issues and to help with applications forms.

Don't let this happen to you or to a vulnerable person you know - get a FREE Home Fire Safety Visit. Read more

An Updated Guide to the North East & A Guide to Scots Law

The Guide "Living and Working in North East Scotland" has been updated in various languages: Arabic, English, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese and Russian. Read More

New Arrival? Learning to live in a new country can be difficult. Welcome to Scotland: A Guide to Scots Law can help you understand the everyday rules and laws that will affect you in your new home. Download here PDF file. The guide is also available in a number of foreign languages Here

Local Community Groups are offering funding for local community projects. Click below for more information. Read more

A new electronic speed sign is to be used in the Garioch area to assist police officers dealing with road traffic offences. The sign has been purchased by the Garioch Community Safety Partnership and will be used throughout the Garioch area including in Kintore and Westhill. Read more

First on Scene has produced four movies that will provide young people with life saving skills to help in emergency situations. Would you know what to do? Read more

Residents in Aberdeenshire & Moray live in a low crime area. Police Scotland are committed to ensuring that the people living in our communities continue to enjoy residing in an area where crime is low. They have produced a Home Security Quiz which will help keep you and your property safe. Read more

The Scottish Fire & Rescue Service has published the Aberdeenshire Local Fire and Rescue Plan 2014-17. Read the document - NB this is a large PDF file (2.2Mbytes)

The worst accidents in Scotland happen on country roads - 3 out of 4 road deaths occur on them. They are mostly caused by loss of control and driving too fast for the conditions. Read more

A local Group has joined forces with Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to encourage drivers to stay safe on Aberdeenshire's rural roads particularly during the "Country Roads Rush Hour" between 3pm and 6pm when accidents on rural roads peak. Read more