Date: 10 June 2007 21:46

...before you open  KNOW YOUR DOORSTOP CODE

 1.Can you see the
 2. Do you know them
 3. Do you know them
 4.Why are they calling
 5.Confirm their identificatio
 6.Can you see their vehicle
 7. Are they in uniform
 ...if in doubt, keep them out...

DO NOT DIVULGE YOUR PERSONAL BANK DETAILS.

Watch out for bogus e-mail fraudsters who are trying to extract personal 
bank details, they are telling the recipient that their debit acct. will be 
cancelled unless they reconfirm their membership. They are then directed to 
a website where they are asked to enter their Visa card details.

Cycle thefts
During the past couple of weeks there has been an increase in this crime.
There is not a set area so all I can advise you once again if you own a bike 
make sure you invest in a decent lock.
There is no sense in paying out hundreds for a bike then a couple of pounds 
for a cheap and nasty lock.
Also, as I have said before most are stolen from outside the front or back 
gardens of people's homes Two choices.

LOCK IT OR LOOSE

Personal Information

Quick tip:
If you throw away credit card receipts and bills, make sure that you rip
them up, or shred them if possible, so prying eyes can not read them.
Identity theft is a growing problem, but these simple steps reduce your
risk.

 Thieves can use even the most mundane of personal details to help 
them"verify" that they are someone they are not, and one of the most common 
ways of obtaining personal details is "bin-raiding". This is
surprisingly common in affluent areas and is spreading out of towns to the 
countryside; with 75% of local authorities now admitting it happens 
regularly in their area.

So don't keep all of your bills, receipts and other personal documents in an 
obvious place, if you can lock it away. If you don't have anywhere to lock 
it, try and keep it somewhere out of the way or separate it out. Consider 
investing in a shredder! Identity thieves will also try to dupe you into 
giving personal information either in person, over the phone or by using 
official sounding e-mails. And of course, personal computers can hold plenty 
of information useful to fraudsters. Be suspicious of anyone seeking too 
much personal information, and do not be afraid to challenge them by asking, 
"why, do you need those details?"

A legitimate enquirer will not mind you asking. Make sure you store all 
important documents and details, such as your birth certificate, National 
Insurance number, receipts and bank statements, in a safe place. Anything 
containing personal information that you intend to throw out should be 
destroyed before it is put in the bin. Using a household paper shredder is 
not taking things too far. If you think you have become the victim of an 
identity thief, report it to the police, local authority and relevant 
Government departments or companies immediately.

John Reynolds