Officers from #PoliceScotland , along with partners #NeighbourhoodWatchScotland , Care and Repair and ACE IT, are in the Gyle Shopping Centre today, raising awareness of the #ShutOutScammers campaign. Looking for advice? Why not pop along and speak to them?
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There have been reports of cold callers who say they are inspecting windows on behalf of the local council and ask to enter people’s
houses.
Close the door and phone the council to verify the identity of the caller.
#ShutOutScammers

Officers from the Prevention, Intervention & Partnerships team will be at The Gyle Shopping Centre today (Thursday) between 1100 - 1300 with partners from ACE IT Scotland Care&RepairScotland TradingStandardsScot Neighbourhood Watch . Providing advice on scams and frauds.
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We are appealing for information after a pedestrian was seriously injured in a crash with a van on Trinity Crescent around 5.50pm on Wednesday, 10 April.

The 59-year-old man remains in a critical condition.

Info to 101 - ref 2772 of 10 April

Read more: orlo.uk/9E3vr

Doorstep scammers are impersonating BT staff and asking to enter people’s homes to check their broadband speed.
Always verify the identity of a cold caller before dealing with them. Shut the door and call the company they say they represent.
#ShutOutScammers

Never allow a cold caller to pressure you into purchasing energy efficiency measures for your home
Get an impartial assessment done to find out which measures are best for you

Seek legitimate and trusted advice from Home Energy Scotland: orlo.uk/MLBGA #ShutOutScammers

Officers from the Prevention, Intervention and Partnerships team will be at Cameron Toll shopping centre today with the #ScamVan providing Crime Prevention advice to the public along with partners from Age Scotland and Care&RepairScotland for the #ShutOutScammers campaign.
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Officers in the North East of the city initiated Operation Elate to address drug related harm in the Leith area. Working with partners, we’re also supporting vulnerable individuals through effective intervention and outreach.

More: orlo.uk/Duclm

Officers from the NW Community Policing Team have been conducting patrols on cycle paths today.
#communitysafety

Two men have pleaded guilty to murdering Derek Johnston and Desmond Rowlings in Edinburgh in November 2022. Click for more: orlo.uk/05tQK

Officers from North West Community Policing Team giving advice to a members of public in Stockbridge on how to remain vigilant and protect yourself from scams.
#ScamVan
#ShutOutScammers
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Detectives in Edinburgh are appealing for information following a serious assault in the city.

Around 4.50pm on Sunday, 7 April, 2024 a 49-year-old man was assaulted by a group of men in Charlotte Square.

Read more here : orlo.uk/uvLaK

Officers from North West Community Policing Team will be at Stockbridge Market today (Monday) Between 1015 - 1115 & then at the Craigleith Retail Park between 1130 - 1230 with the Scam Van to provide Crime prevention advice. Come along and say hello.
#ShutOutScammers
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Has a cold caller told you they are working for the local council?
Never take their word for it - close the door and call the council using a publicly listed number. Legitimate callers will be happy to wait
while you do this. #ShutOutScammers

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If you regret a decision you made to purchase goods or services over £42 from a cold caller, remember that you legally have 14-day
cancellation rights.

Find out more about your consumer rights at orlo.uk/Y64Jx
#ShutOutScammers

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Officers from South West Community Policing Team will be at Sainsbury's, Westfield Road with the Scam Van today (Sunday 7th April ) from 1300hrs to provide Crime prevention advice on scams and frauds. Come along and say hello.
#ShutOutScammers
#ScamVan

Are you having work done on your home and want to make sure you know your consumer rights?
Call Advice Direct Scotland on 0808 164 6000 or visit
orlo.uk/Av7f4 to find out what to do if anything
goes wrong with a trader or company
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Neighbourhood Watch

Aiden Webb/Munro, 14, who was last seen in the Inch area of Edin on Wed, has been traced safe and well.

Thank you for your comments and shares.

Police Officers from the South West Community Policing Team at Fountain Park on Wednesday, promoting #ShutOutScammers campaign. Thank you for all the support and everyone that cam over to say hello. We had a fantastic response from the public
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If a suspicious cold caller knocks at your door, report them to Police Scotland on 101 to make sure that they don’t reach someone
vulnerable in your community. Call 999 if you feel threatened or unsafe.
#ShutOutScammers
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