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SteveH:
A "well-built" man with an Italian accent who is trying to flog coats and watches has sparked a police warning.
North Wales Police is concerned the man, who has told people he needs to get rid of the merchandise before heading back to Italy, might be selling fake goods.
He has been operating in the Llandudno area, and the force is now asking the public to be on their guard.
A spokesman for the force's West Conwy Coastal policing team said: "This week we have had two reports from Llandudno of what appears to be someone trying to sell counterfeit coats and watches.
"A man described as well-built and speaking with an Italian accent has been approaching people in the town centre and using high-pressure sales techniques to get them to buy the it
"The story he uses varies from simply being generous, to getting rid of left over exhibition items before returning to Italy."
Police asked anyone who is approached by the man to get in touch with them on 101, quoting reference numbers X174708 and X175410.
SteveH:
POLICE are asking home owners to remain vigilant in the West Conwy area following a number of burglaries over recent weeks.
The West Conwy Coastal area covers the likes of Colwyn Bay and Llandudno.
Sgt Sarah Hughes said: “We are asking people to ensure that their properties are properly secured, even if only going out for a short time. In most cases entry has been forced and items including jewellery and electrical devices have been stolen.
“We are determined to catch those responsible but we are reliant on public support and appeal to anyone with information to contact us immediately.
She added: “We are keen to hear from anyone who may see someone acting suspiciously or any suspicious vehicles in your area.”
Anyone with information about these crimes is asked to call 101, alternatively use the live webchat https://www.north-wales.police.uk/contact/live-chat-support or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
SteveH:
Every bit helps............
MENTAL health clinicians and police have launched a rehabilitation initiative in a bid to tackle a high number of offenders suffering from a mental health crisis.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) has formed a new triage service at North Wales Police’s communications centre in St Asaph to review police incidents in which mental health is a factor and provide expert advice directly to officers.
North Wales Police has a high number of detentions under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act compared to similar sized forces, however only a small percentage of these detentions result in patients being formally admitted to hospital under the act. cont.. https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/18128115.north-wales-police-partner-betsi-mental-health-experts/
SteveH:
'Hang up immediately' say police
Police forces around the UK are warning about a telephone scam that has tricked people out of hundreds of thousands of pounds.
The scheme sees fraudsters pretend to be from Amazon to con victims into handing over their bank details.
Action Fraud, the national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, has received hundreds of calls about the scam since last September - of which at least 200 were from people who were tricked out of more than £400,000 in total.
How it works............. https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/18168998.amazon-scam-warning-hang-immediately-say-police/
Ian:
This is actually a variant of the "Please give us access t your computer so we can raid your bank account' scam that's been going for some years. The Amazon Prime bit is merely the latest vector.
As always there are two bits of golden advice we should all follow at all times:
1. Never, ever give anyone access to your computer unless you've rung them first. Even then, think very carefully before you do it.
2. Never, ever follow a link in an email.
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