Increase in Dunedin car theft
Dunedin Police are urging the public to be vigilant this Christmas season after seeing an increase in vehicle theft.
Police ask owners of vehicles, particularly Toyota Aqua and Mazda Demio owners to ensure their vehicles are locked and if possible, securely parked overnight.
Police are following strong lines of enquiry into reported vehicle thefts and are watching for vehicle crime and monitoring hotspots in the area.
Detective Sergeant Kylie Batten says, “It is upsetting and inconvenient for members of our community to be victims of incidents like this, especially heading into the busy Christmas period.”
To prevent your vehicle from being a target:
- Remove any valuables that may attract thieves.
- Park in off-street parking or a well-lit area.
- Invest in a steering lock, wheel clamp, or other theft prevention devices.
- Install cameras around your home and in your car.
“We urge members of the community to look out for each other and if you see anything suspicious happening, please contact us on 111.”
To report a theft after it has occurred, please contact 105. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Further important update to all Neighbourly members
Dear Neighbours,
We wanted to update you with what we have uncovered in regards to the potential Neighbourly data breach which we were alerted to on Thursday January 1.
Over the past few days we have worked to understand whether our members’ data had been accessed without authorisation and, if so, the extent of the breach.
We have now confirmed that there was a breach of some data from our registered users. We are now satisfied that the breach was quickly contained, and we have restored the Neighbourly site and services.
Our investigations have shown that there was unauthorised access of Neighbourly data, which included our registered members’ names, email addresses, GPS coordinates, forum posts and member communications. It did not include passwords but some publicly advertised event and business addresses were included.
Following best practice, we will look to seek a court injunction against any use of the material.
We want to apologise to our members for this occurrence and any concerns it may have caused you over the past few days. We have, of course, addressed the issue that allowed the theft to occur, and we are satisfied that the site is secure for use by all of our members. We will work closely with all our staff to ensure we have the most robust processes in place to prevent it from happening again.
Thank you to our members who contacted us over this period and for the understanding you have shown as we work through the complex issues associated with cyber theft.
Q&A regarding Neighbourly data breach
The Team at Neighbourly
Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
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