We would like to remind residents to be wary when receiving texts requesting a delivery charge or missed delivery which includes a link. There are various different scam texts and emails of this type in circulation.
If you are expecting an item and you are not sure whether the text is genuine, if possible, look at the website of the company that the text purports to be from – most have advice on how to check a text from them is genuine, along with information how to report suspicious texts and emails. Suspicious texts can also be forwarded on …
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Police Warning – Scam Delivery Text Messages
11 June 2021 By
Police Rural Crime Newsletter – Spring 2021
17 May 2021 By
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In Remembrance of HRH Prince Philip
10 April 2021 By
As we learn of the sad passing of HRH Prince Philip some of you may wish to sign a book of condolence. In 'normal' times we would have a book of in the Parish Church but unfortunately this isn't possible because of Covid restrictions. Instead, you can find an online book at the Royal Family website here.
You may also wish to see the message from Payhembury Parish Council. …
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Potential Development Near Payhembury
26 March 2021 By
This document is about a proposed development as sent to Feniton and which might be of interest to the people of Payhembury:
Potential Development …
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Worried About Getting Hacked?
22 March 2021 By
Over 15,000 hacked email and social media accounts reported in one year.
If a hacker got into your email or social media account, what would they find? Health and banking information? Names and contact details for your friends and family? Private photos and messages? For most people, it’s at least one of those.
Your email and social media accounts contain a wealth of personal information about you, which makes them a lucrative target for cyber criminals. Between February 2020 and February 2021, Action Fraud received 15,214 reports about email …
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Telephone Volunteering
20 March 2021 By
Ever thought about volunteering but not able to commit to actively meet people? Become a #TelephoneVolunteer with Devon Carers! As an #UnpaidCarer, having the right support at the right time can make a big difference. Our Telephone Volunteers make friendly and vital well-being calls to help reduce loneliness in carers across Devon.
With full support and training, you can make a difference, email us today for more information: volunteering@devoncarers.org.uk
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Reverend David’s March 2021 Message
10 March 2021 By
‘Rainbows, candles and tunnels’
The year is 1897. You’re driving a horse and cart through the newly opened Blackwall Tunnel, beneath the River Thames in East London. You’re nervous – how can it be safe to travel under water?? But you are more tense for your horses: how will they handle this enclosed space? Kinks in the tunnel prevent you seeing its end*. You’d love it to be straight, and be able to see the light at the tunnel’s end. But you’re glad the horses can’t. You coax them forward. You round the final bend, daylight appears – and the …
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Driving Related Assault – Feniton
7 December 2020 By
Witnesses sought after male driver pushes female driver Police are appealing for witnesses of an incident involving a male driver pushing a female driver on Ottery Lane, between Feniton and Payhembury, East Devon, on Saturday 5 December.
The incident occurred between 4pm and 4.30pm.
PC Beth Kendrick, said: “We are investigating an incident which started with a man getting out of his blue 4x4 style vehicle and woman getting out of her red Mini Cooper, after meeting in the narrow part of the road. “The male subsequently became aggressive and …
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Protect Your Password National Campaign Launched By Neighbourhood Watch
9 November 2020 By
As we spend more time at home and on our online devices, over one third (34%) of people say that they’re more concerned about cybercrime than physical crime and a startling 1 in 5 people are a victim of cybercrime! You could be more at risk than you might think.
If strengthening your passwords is something you keep putting off, or you feel overwhelmed by the sea of online security information, you’re not alone.
As part of our Cyberhood Watch initiative, launched in 2019 in partnership with Avast, we have launched a campaign that targets both …
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Rural Crime Newsletter – Oct 2020
29 October 2020 By
To read or save this document please click https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/your-area/teams/honiton/news. …
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