Community Policing



PC 873 Clare Wayman is the Police Constable for the area assisted by PCSO 3148 Vincent Clarkson who is the Police Community support officer for the area. you can contact us by phone 01284 774100 and ask for PC 873 or PCSO 3148

In an  emergency always dial 999.

Police Direct Team

WARNING

Suffolk Constabulary are warning people to be on their guard against the following frauds, which are currently being reported to us on a regular basis :-

1. You receive a telephone call from a person claiming to work for Microsoft and informing you that you have numerous errors and faults on your computer which they can clean up for you if you give them remote access to your computer and pay them a fee using a credit or debit card. Never reveal your card details to anyone who calls you and of whom you have no previous knowledge.
This is a fraud - every computer will contain an error log, but it does not mean there are faults with the system. It is simply a means of Microsoft improving their products and they will never ring you to ask for details or tell you your machine needs cleaning. It is this error log the caller directs you to in an effort to convince you they are genuine.
 
2. You apply for a loan over the internet and receive a call back from someone offering to assist you with the loan, but first you have to prove you can meet the payments by purchasing a Ukash voucher or similar and calling them back with the number of the voucher, or transferring money via a money wiring service.
This is a fraud - you will never see the loan and you will lose the money you have spent on the voucher or transfer. No reputable loan company will ever employ this method and Ukash vouchers are not intended for this type of transaction.