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Latest: Vaccine Scam Warning   &   Scams advice from Scam Share

We have received reports that a fake NHS text message is circulating, telling people that they are eligible to apply for the COVID-19 vaccine. Read more

The latest Scam Share Bulletin from our partners at Trading Standards Scotland contains excellent information and links on the most prevalent scams being perpetrated in Scotland at the present time.Updated 14/01/2021 Read more

Latest: Parcel Delivery Scams   &   Contact Tracing Telephone Scam Alert

Please be aware that criminals are sending phishing emails, texts and making scam telephone calls purporting to be from legitimate delivery companies with the purpose of obtaining your personal and bank details. Police Scotland Cyber Harm Prevention have produced a document containing details of the scam and simple steps to keep you, your family, neighbours and community safe. Read the document HERE

Following a recent report of a suspected Contact and Trace Telephone Scam, Neighbourhood Watch Scotland has issued an alert. Read more

Latest: Darker Nights alert from Police Scotland   &   Be Bright Be Seen Project

Darker Nights mean it is easier for thieves to target your property so follow the advice from Police Scotland to keep your home safe after dark. Read more

The Banff & District Community Safety Group has launched its Be Bright Be Seen project for schools. Read more

Thefts from Vehicles In Deeside   &   New Vigilance Toolkit

Police Scotland are reminding motorists not to leave valuables in their vehicles overnight following a number of thefts from motor vehicles in the Aboyne area between Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 December 2020. Read more

We have received the latest UK Protect Bulletin which deals with the New Vigilance Toolkit released by Counter Terrorism policing. Read more

Protect Scotland App Scam   &   Bogus Trader Alert

Scammers are using the existence of the NHS Scotland "Protect Scotland" app to try to get folk to pay to book tests or to send out testing kits by post/courier etc. Find out what to look for in scams and for genuine Protect Scotland contacts. Read more

Police Scotland are advising householders to be cautious when being "doorstepped" by businesses looking to clean and repair roofs and guttering. Read more

Facebook scam warning   &   H.M. Courts & Tribunals Service scam

Police Scotland are aware of an increase in fraudulent activity regarding Facebook. Read more

Scam Warning - H.M. Courts and Tribunals Service - Emails. A scam email purporting to be from HM Courts and Tribunals Service is circulating. Read more

SFRS Self Assessment for Home Fire Safety   &  Crimestoppers report increased harm during the lockdown

A new online fire safety quiz has been launched by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to support people to stay safe at home – and potentially save lives. The Fire Safety in the Home - Self Assessment survey asks a series of simple questions and then automatically generates a home fire safety report for them. Read more

Over the past three months, independent charity Crimestoppers has received a record number of reports from the public across Scotland on domestic abuse, drug dealing and child harm and neglect. Read more

Social Media Scams   &   Increasing Dangers for Walkers

You’re probably familiar with some of the ways in which fraudsters approach victims - emails, texts, phone calls, letters and sometimes doorstep scams. But did you know that social media is also a favourite place for scammers? Read more

Covid 19 has seen the increase in the number of people walking and cycling in our neighbourhoods and countryside. However, concerns have been expressed that some cyclists are behaving irresponsibly. Read more

Unsolicited seed packet warning   &   Contact Tracing Scams

Significant numbers of Scottish households have been receiving unsolicited packets of seeds in the post from China/Singapore as part of a likely scam. Protect yourself and the environment. Read more

The NHS Scotland Contact Tracing Programme is extremely important in the fight against coronavirus and it's vital the public get on board with it. Unfortunately, criminals will exploit every opportunity they can to defraud innocent people of their money, or steal their personal details. Read more

COVID-19 scams   &   Car Relay Theft Warning

Criminals are exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic to try and get their hands on your money and personal information. To date, Action Fraud has received reports from 2,378 victims of Coronavirus-related scams, with the total losses reaching over £7 million. Read more

Increasingly keyless vehicles have been stolen yet the owners are still in possession of both keys and there are no signs of forced entry to the vehicle itself. Find out how to protect your vehicle. Read more

Keep Safe on Email   &   Garioch Area Bulletin

Email has always been the fraudsters' favourite way to scam you. During the Coronavirus pandemic it's become even worse. Read more

The Garioch Area Community Planning E-Bulletin dated 8th January 2021 is ready to download. Download here

No one should live in fear - Women or Men.

During these uncertain times, support services including Grampian Women’s Aid, Grampian Rape Crises, Police Scotland and Aberdeenshire Council, continue to offer support, advice and guidance to anyone experiencing abuse. No one should live in fear. Read more

The Charity, Abused Men In Scotland (AMIS), supports men who are or have experienced domestic abuse. They are reaching out to raise awareness, and to protect and support men across all of Scotland's local authorities. Read more

Be aware of the latest Covid-19 scams   &   Police Scotland Safety Survey Online

Please be aware not everyone out there is trustworthy and some people will take advantage of this unusual situation during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Read more

Police Scotland has launched a survey to capture people's feeling of safety during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Read more

Police Warnings on bogus services   &   Advice from Trading Standards

Police Scotland is advising the public to be cautious of strangers offering bogus services during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Read more

Trading Standards Scotland has posted new information regarding scams during the COVID-19 outbreak. Read more

More COVID-19 Scam Warnings   &   Coronavirus testing scam

During this period of uncertainty regarding Covid-19, it has become apparent that there are some people who are taking advantage of the situation and are targeting the most vulnerable. Read more

It has been reported that criminals masquerading as being from the Red Cross are offering coronavirus tests. The Red Cross do not participate in this activity. Read more

Coronavirus protection advice   &   Coronavirus Scams Warning

Click below to read how you can help yourself, your loved ones and your community to keep safe from Coronavirus. Read more

Fraudsters are exploiting the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus to facilitate various types of fraud and cyber crime. Click to learn more and how to avoid being scammed. Read more

The Gambling Education Hub Launched   &  Violence Against Women Partnership Launched

The Gambling Education Hub offers free training and support to organisations working with young people and families across Scotland. The mission of the Hub is to make it possible for every young person in Scotland to have access to gambling education and prevention opportunities. Download the Gambling Education Hub Flyer  PDF file

Aberdeenshire's Violence Against Women and Girls Partnership has launched a strategy and action plan shaped directly by the voice of survivors. Read more

New Law on Drug Driving   &   BT Phishing Scam 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

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

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

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

The main focus ot The Aberdeenshire Alcohol and Drug Website 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

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

Prevent Doorstep Crime   &   Keep Children Safe

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.

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

Meet the Safer Community Wardens & Read the Latest Aberdeenshire ADP e-bulletin

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

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

Smoke Alarm Tester & Emergency Contact Disc for drivers

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

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

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

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