1. New payment system - update: We had planned to introduce a new online payment method in June of this year. Unfortunately, this has been delayed by some last minute technical issues. We are now hoping to move to the new website and payment system in September. Apologies to those who have been waiting to subscribe online and thank you for your patience.
2. Next public meeting and AGM: Thursday 14th September 2017. 7:45pm in the Winston Churchill Hall Lounge.
3. Scams: If a call or letter arrives unexpectedly it could be a scam, particularly if it seems too good to be true or you are told to keep it secret. Report suspected scams to the police at www.actionfraud.police.uk or 'phone 0300 123 2040. The 'Little Book of BIG Scams' (pdf) provides good advice on common scams and how not to get caught out.
4. Email Scams: There has been a large increase in attempted email scams and nuisance marketing email in recent times. Internet Service Providers are now able to block most scam attempts but if any get through to your Inbox the safest action is to delete them. Please do not attempt to reply in any way or follow any links. If you do get caught by an email scam then report it as above. Please be wary of unusual emails from someone you know. Scammers are able to forge the 'From' address so always check behind the the person's name to see that it came from their genuine email address. This can usually be done on a PC simply by hovering over the From name with the cursor. A common scam is to describe a problem abroad and ask for emergency money to be sent. Always check independently with the person concerned by phone or their known email address. If you reply to the email it will go back to the scammer!
This page was last updated on
28rd May 2017
