hwzadmin
05-12-2008, 04:03 PM
Dear Residents,
CRIME PREVENTION ADVISORY DURING THE YEAR END FESTIVE HOLIDAYS
With the upcoming public holidays, Police would like to advise the public to remain vigilant against crime as they go about celebrating the festive season.
2. If you are going on a vacation:
a. Install good quality locks and grilles to secure your gates, doors and windows;
b. Do not leave large amounts of cash or jewellery at home;
d. Suspend delivery of newspapers and/or publications for the period;
e. Ask your neighbours to help keep an eye on your premises;
f. Call '999' immediately if suspicious behaviour, such as attempts to break into houses
or setting items on fire, is observed
3. If you are shopping at crowded areas:
a. When travelling in a crowded place, be wary of anyone bumping into you;
b. Check your valuables when it happens;
c. Avoid exposing cash, valuables or jewellery in public areas;
d. Ensure that your bag is properly secured while shopping or walking;
e. Never leave your valuables unattended.
4. Phone Scams
Members of public should be aware of the ongoing phone scams. Culprits are continually devising new variations to dupe victims of their money.
a) Kidnap Scams
Culprits demand a ‘ransom’ for the safe release of a loved-one. One may hear cries for help in the background. If you receive such a call, try to contact your loved ones immediately. Should repeated attempts fail, seek assistance from the police.
b) Lottery Scams
Culprits ask for an advance payment of ‘administrative fees’ to claim a grand prize in an overseas lottery. Ignore such calls as such offers are too good to be true.
c) Impersonation Scams
Culprits impersonate police officers or court officials to instill fear into victims to transfer money to exonerate themselves from non-existing criminal cases. More details can be found in the SPF website at www.spf.gov.sg or www.cad.gov.sg.
5. If you have any information relating to a crime or wish to report suspicious person(s) loitering around our neighbourhood, do not hesitate to contact the Police hotline at 1800 – 255 0000 or ‘999’ if urgent Police assistance is required.
Disclaimer: The above information has been reproduced with the permission of Singapore Police Force (SPF). Any feedback should be made directly to SPF at www.spf.gov.sg/feedback.htm. If you wish to report a crime, call “999” or go to any Neighbourhood Police Centre/Post or www.spf.gov.sg/epc. Nothing hereby signifies any endorsement of this forum by SPF.
CRIME PREVENTION ADVISORY DURING THE YEAR END FESTIVE HOLIDAYS
With the upcoming public holidays, Police would like to advise the public to remain vigilant against crime as they go about celebrating the festive season.
2. If you are going on a vacation:
a. Install good quality locks and grilles to secure your gates, doors and windows;
b. Do not leave large amounts of cash or jewellery at home;
d. Suspend delivery of newspapers and/or publications for the period;
e. Ask your neighbours to help keep an eye on your premises;
f. Call '999' immediately if suspicious behaviour, such as attempts to break into houses
or setting items on fire, is observed
3. If you are shopping at crowded areas:
a. When travelling in a crowded place, be wary of anyone bumping into you;
b. Check your valuables when it happens;
c. Avoid exposing cash, valuables or jewellery in public areas;
d. Ensure that your bag is properly secured while shopping or walking;
e. Never leave your valuables unattended.
4. Phone Scams
Members of public should be aware of the ongoing phone scams. Culprits are continually devising new variations to dupe victims of their money.
a) Kidnap Scams
Culprits demand a ‘ransom’ for the safe release of a loved-one. One may hear cries for help in the background. If you receive such a call, try to contact your loved ones immediately. Should repeated attempts fail, seek assistance from the police.
b) Lottery Scams
Culprits ask for an advance payment of ‘administrative fees’ to claim a grand prize in an overseas lottery. Ignore such calls as such offers are too good to be true.
c) Impersonation Scams
Culprits impersonate police officers or court officials to instill fear into victims to transfer money to exonerate themselves from non-existing criminal cases. More details can be found in the SPF website at www.spf.gov.sg or www.cad.gov.sg.
5. If you have any information relating to a crime or wish to report suspicious person(s) loitering around our neighbourhood, do not hesitate to contact the Police hotline at 1800 – 255 0000 or ‘999’ if urgent Police assistance is required.
Disclaimer: The above information has been reproduced with the permission of Singapore Police Force (SPF). Any feedback should be made directly to SPF at www.spf.gov.sg/feedback.htm. If you wish to report a crime, call “999” or go to any Neighbourhood Police Centre/Post or www.spf.gov.sg/epc. Nothing hereby signifies any endorsement of this forum by SPF.