BEWARE: Scammers impersonating Police taking advantage of vulnerable, older people
Police are aware of reports emerging overnight where people have received a phone call from someone claiming to be a Police officer.
The officer will claim to be from a particular department, tell you that you have been a victim of fraud or scam, and begin to try and obtain further financial information from you.
People have been directed to go to the bank and withdraw money for evidence of the scam.
This is a scam – no legitimate Police officer will ever ask you to hand over money for any reason.
Overnight we have had five instances of this being reported, people need to be vigilant.
Enquiries into reports of scams of a similar nature received last week remain ongoing.
We appreciate these scammers are convincing, but New Zealand Police will never contact you and ask you to withdraw money. New Zealand Police will also never contact people seeking their banking details, card numbers, PIN or passwords.
Older members of our community are being targeted and Police urge anyone with elderly or vulnerable relatives to make them aware this activity is a scam.
There are instances where legitimate Police officers will contact you as part of their duties.
Remember:
• Police will never ask for details about your bank cards, PIN or passwords over the phone.
• Trust your instincts.
• If something doesn't feel right, or is too good to be true, it probably is.
• If you are uncertain, ask for the officer’s details.
• Hang up, contact 105 and request the officer to contact you.
• Police aren’t in the business of offering prize money.
If you are in the unfortunate position of being a victim of a scam, please report the matter to Police.
Take the chance to upskill yourself on scam awareness, check for further information on the Netsafe website: netsafe.org.nz...
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Summer netball for everyone!
Looking for a way to keep fit, have fun, and stay social this Summer?
We are excited to be expanding our Summer League for Term 4 to include Year 1&2 Junior Netball and Senior Walking Netball, as well as our existing Year 3-8 Junior Netball, College and Senior Netball (adult) grades.
Walking Netball is a modified form of the game with no running or jumping so it's perfect for those returning to exercise after a break or injury.
This term we are also trialling a new 'Open' grade with no restrictions on gender balance within teams to replace our College Mixed and Senior Mixed grades. You just need 7 players to make up an Open team.
More details below:
- 8-week league from 23/24 October to 11/12 December
- Wednesday afternoons/evenings @ Windmill Park Mount Eden
- Thursday afternoons/evenings @ St Johns
- Team and individual entry available for all grades
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