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Warning from Trading Standards |
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Written by Steve Ladhams
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Friday, 03 September 2010 14:50 |
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It has come to the attention of Hampshire Trading Standards Service that a security company are currently telephoning residents offering to come out and survey properties for security purposes, i.e. burglar and smoke alarms. It has been suggested that this company use high pressure sales and may offer the equipment for £1 but only if customers sign up to a costly monitoring agreement. Please be on your guard about these types of cold callers either over the telephone or on your doorstep. If you have already arranged for a visit by a salesman and/or require any assistance concerning this or similar cold calling matters please do not hesitate to contact our Quick Response Team on 01962 833666 Hampshire Trading Standards Service operates an approved trader scheme called Buy With Confidence which includes security companies. Information about this scheme is available online at www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk or by telephoning Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06.
Community Projects Team Hampshire County Council Trading Standards Service Montgomery House Monarch Way Winchester Hampshire SO22 5PW Tel: 01962 833620 Fax: 01962 833698 E-mail:
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Written by Steve Ladhams
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Tuesday, 10 August 2010 09:22 |
Detectives appeal for witnesses after Basingstoke attempted abductionDetectives in Basingstoke are appealing for witnesses and information after receiving a report of an attempted abduction in Winklebury on Saturday, August 8. Around 6.20pm, an eight-year-old boy was playing hide and seek with friends near to his home in Kenilworth Road when he was grabbed by the arm by a man he didn’t know. The boy managed to break free and ran away. He was not harmed in any way. The man is described as: Dark skinned Aged between 20 and 30 years old Medium build Around 5ft 10ins Short dark hair Wearing a white t-shirt Detective Constable Louise Trigg, from Basingstoke CID, said: "Although incidents like this are worrying, they are extremely rare and we are working hard to identify the man responsible. "Despite the many rumours circulating, this appears to be an isolated incident, and we have not received any other reports of this nature. "We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed this incident and in particular anyone who may have been in the Kenilworth Road around the time that it happened. "The boy did the right thing by running away and I would like to ask parents to remind their children of the stranger danger message and to report any incidents to us." Anyone with any information should contact Det Con Trigg on 101 or the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 10 August 2010 09:25 |
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Message from Trading Standards |
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Written by Steve Ladhams
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Thursday, 15 July 2010 11:35 |
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In September and October we will be conducting electric blanket safety checks throughout Hampshire. Is it possible you could circulate to your NW groups? We are conscious that not everyone is aware of these checks or the 'shelf life' of an electric blanket! Thanks, Jane Electric Blanket Safety Checks throughout Hampshire. Appointments necessary by telephoning 01962 833 358 (details on times and locations will be advised) Gosport, Eastleigh, New Milton, Andover, Basingstoke, Petersfield, Fareham, Havant, Lymington, Romsey, Alton, Fleet, Winchester, Waterlooville, Hythe, Totton, Portchester, Bordon and Farnborough. If you have any queries, please telephone for advice.
Jane Gulliver Trading Standards Officer Montgomery House Monarch Way Winchester SO22 5PW |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 15 July 2010 11:36 |
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Written by Steve Ladhams
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Friday, 23 July 2010 13:11 |
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Please follow the attached link for advice in relation to Facebook Safety
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Last Updated on Friday, 23 July 2010 13:15 |
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Written by Steve Ladhams
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Thursday, 08 July 2010 15:28 |
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Should anyone be contacted by cold calling Alarm companies please follow the advice on the attached document. Always remember if an offer sounds too good to be true it probably is. If after reading the attached document you are still in any doubt then please let me know. Other useful links are http://www.nacoss.org/ and http://www.ssaib.org/ . Regards
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Last Updated on Thursday, 08 July 2010 15:35 |
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