Slingsby in winter | Photo by Steve Allen
Wherever in the world you may view our village website, we in the Slingsby Website and Newsletter team would like to thank you for your support and wish you a very happy, prosperous and peaceful 2018.
The Slingsby website and newsletter group wishes all our website visitors, friends and followers (both within the parish and across the globe), and of course all readers of the Triangle, a very happy Christmas.
Please bear in mind that the website wizards and Triangle elves may be a little less responsive over the forthcoming festive period.
And now one for the connoisseurs:
What do you call one of Santa’s little helpers? ……….Subordinate clause!
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| Individuals and businesses are being warned to watch out for cold calls and online contact from fraudsters who are offering victims the opportunity to apply for Government grants for an advance fee.
To make the grants look legitimate fraudsters have set up bogus companies and convincing looking websites that claim to be operating on behalf of the UK Government. Fraudsters cold call businesses and individuals offering the grant and if they’re interested direct them to fill out an online application form with their personal information. Once the fraudsters have that information they’ll contact back victims and congratulate them on being accepted onto the grant programme. Applicants are then asked to provide identification and are instructed to get a pre-paid credit card to deposit their own contribution to the fake Government grant scheme. Fraudsters will then contact victims on the phone or are emailed and asked for the details of their pre-paid credit card and copies of statements to in order for them to add the grant funds. Of course the grant funds are never given by the fraudsters and the money that’s been loaded by the victim onto the card is stolen. If you receive one of these calls, hang up immediately and report it to us. We’ve already taken down one website fraudsters have been using to commit this fraud and are working with Companies House to combat this issue. How to protect yourself: Be wary of unsolicited callers implying that you can apply for grants. You should never have to pay to receive a government grant, and they definitely won’t instruct you to obtain a pre-paid credit card. The government should have all the information they need if a genuine grant application was submitted, therefore any requests for personal or banking information either over the phone or online should be refused. What to do if you’re a victim:
The information contained within this alert is based on information from gathered by the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB). The purpose of this alert is to increase awareness of this type of fraud. The alert is aimed at members of the public, local police forces, businesses and governmental agencies.
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| Message Sent By Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National) |
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Sunday 17th December at 6pm, Slingsby Methodist Chapel
There will be a United Village Carol Service by candlelight at 6pm (with Slingsby School).
This is a reminder that local community groups are encouraged to apply for the next round of Ryedale District Council’s Community Grants. The closing date is 5 January 2018.
For further information please click the link:
Ryedale Community Grants are open to any Ryedale community based organisation or group, for projects that make a positive impact on community owned or managed facilities and activities in Ryedale.
Ryedale Council recommend you make contact prior to completing the application form and they can also meet with you to discuss your project. Please contact by email: the Community Team or telephone 01653 600666 for help and advice.
