Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Hardyal Dhindsa has urged the county to pull together to support national efforts to tackle the Coronavirus and safeguard vulnerable people.

In a heartfelt message, the PCC said it was the duty of everybody to take appropriate action to support the UK’s fight against the pandemic and ease demand on Derbyshire’s emergency services, including those frontline NHS workers treating victims.

The full statement reads: “The speed with which Coronavirus has impacted on all areas of our daily lives would have been unimaginable two weeks ago. But the measures in place, and those still to come, are clearly necessary. The health of not just individuals, but our nation, is at risk and it’s important that we all take whatever steps we can to help mitigate the problem.

“This is why I have taken the decision to postpone all public meetings over which I have any control with immediate effect. It is also why, despite my disappointment, I accept that the elections had to be cancelled. It is the RIGHT thing to do.

“As PCC, I will do everything I can to ensure vulnerable people and victims of crime continue to receive the services and support they need during these desperate times. As yet, we don’t know how this crisis will impact on crime or our resilience in the weeks or months ahead but we can safely anticipate change as well as considerable pressure to the service. I am regularly updated by the Chief Constable on how the Force is adjusting and managing these demands and am confident effective action is being taken to mitigate any risks.

“We must all do our bit. The nation needs us to act responsibly and to follow the advice provided by the authorities, critically around self-isolation. I urge everyone to heed the necessary precautions, but I also urge you to consider others particularly those more vulnerable members of our communities. There are many who cannot, for whatever reason, stockpile items of food and hygiene. Think of them before you fill your trolley. There are others who will be fearful of leaving their homes – people who feel isolated and those whose support network will be compromised – through nobody’s fault. We must do what we can to help them – even with a simple phone call.

“Remember, not everybody can work from home. There are those who will continue to do their job, in contact with the public, under extreme pressure, as more people succumb to this virus. Please, consider the pressure they may be under before you do something unnecessary that increases the demand put upon them.

“As your Police and Crime Commissioner, I am working with the Chief Constable to do what we can in the face of this national crisis. Whatever decisions we make, I assure you they will be in the interests of your safety.

“Thank you.”
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Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Hardyal Dhindsa has urged the county to pull together to support national efforts to tackle the Coronavirus and safeguard vulnerable people.

In a heartfelt message, the PCC said it was the duty of everybody to take appropriate action to support the UK’s fight against the pandemic and ease demand on Derbyshire’s emergency services, including those frontline NHS workers treating victims.

The full statement reads: “The speed with which Coronavirus has impacted on all areas of our daily lives would have been unimaginable two weeks ago. But the measures in place, and those still to come, are clearly necessary. The health of not just individuals, but our nation, is at risk and it’s important that we all take whatever steps we can to help mitigate the problem.

“This is why I have taken the decision to postpone all public meetings over which I have any control with immediate effect. It is also why, despite my disappointment, I accept that the elections had to be cancelled. It is the RIGHT thing to do.

“As PCC, I will do everything I can to ensure vulnerable people and victims of crime continue to receive the services and support they need during these desperate times. As yet, we don’t know how this crisis will impact on crime or our resilience in the weeks or months ahead but we can safely anticipate change as well as considerable pressure to the service. I am regularly updated by the Chief Constable on how the Force is adjusting and managing these demands and am confident effective action is being taken to mitigate any risks.

“We must all do our bit. The nation needs us to act responsibly and to follow the advice provided by the authorities, critically around self-isolation. I urge everyone to heed the necessary precautions, but I also urge you to consider others particularly those more vulnerable members of our communities. There are many who cannot, for whatever reason, stockpile items of food and hygiene. Think of them before you fill your trolley. There are others who will be fearful of leaving their homes – people who feel isolated and those whose support network will be compromised – through nobody’s fault. We must do what we can to help them – even with a simple phone call.

“Remember, not everybody can work from home. There are those who will continue to do their job, in contact with the public, under extreme pressure, as more people succumb to this virus. Please, consider the pressure they may be under before you do something unnecessary that increases the demand put upon them.

“As your Police and Crime Commissioner, I am working with the Chief Constable to do what we can in the face of this national crisis. Whatever decisions we make, I assure you they will be in the interests of your safety.

“Thank you.”
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Recently the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) reported a new trend in fraud related to Coronavirus, or COVID-19.

What scams are we seeing?

The majority of reports are related to online shopping scams where people have ordered protective face masks, hand sanitiser, and other products, which have never arrived.
Other frauds being reported include ticket fraud, romance fraud, charity fraud and lender loan fraud.

Phishing emails.

We have also received over 200 reports of coronavirus-themed phishing emails. These attempt to trick people into opening malicious attachments which could lead to fraudsters stealing people’s personal information, email logins and passwords, and banking details.

Some of the tactics being used in phishing emails include:

• Fraudsters purporting to be from a research group that mimic the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organisation (WHO). They claim to provide the victim with a list of active infections in their area but to access this information the victim needs to either: click on a link which redirects them to a credential-stealing page; or make a donation of support in the form of a payment into a Bitcoin account.

• Fraudsters providing articles about the virus outbreak with a link to a fake company website where victims are encouraged to click to subscribe to a daily newsletter for further updates.

• Fraudsters sending investment scheme and trading advice encouraging people to take advantage of the coronavirus downturn.

• Fraudsters purporting to be from HMRC offering a tax refund and directing victims to a fake website to harvest their personal and financial details. The emails often display the HMRC logo making it look reasonably genuine and convincing.

Superintendent Sanjay Andersen, Head of the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau, said:

“Fraudsters will use any opportunity they can to take money from innocent people. This includes exploiting tragedies and global emergencies.
“The majority of scams we are seeing relate to the online sale of protective items, and items that are in short supply across the country, due to the COVID-19 outbreak. We’re advising people not to panic and to think about the purchase they are making. When you’re online shopping it’s important to do your research and look at reviews of the site you are buying from.”

Graeme Biggar, Director General of the National Economic Crime Centre, said:

“We have already seen fraudsters using the COVID-19 pandemic to scam people looking to buy medical supplies online, sending emails offering fake medical support and targeting people who may be vulnerable or increasingly isolated at home.

“These frauds try to lure you in with offers that look too good to be true, such as high return investments and ‘healthcare opportunities’, or appeals for you to support those who are ill or bogus charities.

“The advice is simple, think very carefully before you hand over your money, and don’t give out your personal details unless you are sure who you are dealing with.

“We are working together across law enforcement, government and the private sector to combat this criminal activity and protect the public. If you think you have been a victim please report to Action Fraud.”

Protect yourself

1) Watch out for scam messages

Don’t click on the links or attachments in suspicious emails, and never respond to unsolicited messages and calls that ask for your personal or financial details.

2) Shopping online:

If you’re making a purchase from a company or person you don’t know and trust, carry out some research first, and ask a friend or family member for advice before completing the purchase. If you decide to go ahead with the purchase, use a credit card if you have one, as most major credit card providers insure online purchases.

For more information on how to shop online safely, please visit: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/shoponlinesafely

3) Protect your devices from the latest threats

Always install the latest software and app updates to protect your devices from the latest threats.

For information on how to update your devices, please visit: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/securing-your-devices

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