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The clocks have gone back. Put a lamp on a timer so the house looks lived in when you are out. Draw the curtains at dusk. Keep side gates closed and locked. And if someone you are not expecting knocks after dark, you never have to open the door.

Over 47,000 homes secured since 2001, and every one of them began with someone who needed help. donate.justgiving.com/charit… #TheBobbyScheme #Donate #Cambridgeshire #HomeSafety #SupportLocalCharity

Cambridgeshire Constabulary suggests marking valuables with a police approved UV marker using your postcode and house number, and registering them on Immobilise, adding serial numbers where there are any. #TheBobbyScheme #Cambridgeshire

When did you last test your smoke alarm? Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service recommends testing it every month by pressing the test button, and fitting one on every level of your home. A reminder in your calendar on the first of the month helps. #TheBobbyScheme #FireSafety

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Parcels left unattended on a doorstep can go missing, particularly as the evenings get darker. Cambridgeshire Constabulary suggests asking a trusted neighbour or family member to take it in. The Bobby Scheme is sharing this advice from Cambridgeshire Constabulary.

⚠️ Scam warning: criminals are impersonating police forces using “spoofed” phone numbers. Your caller display is not proof of who is calling. A genuine police officer, bank or service provider will never ask you to transfer money or share financial details.

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Feeling chilly or worried about your energy bills? ❄️ Free, confidential support is available through PECT and Cambridgeshire ACRE’s Home Energy Advice Service for households across Fenland, Huntingdonshire, Cambridge City and East Cambridgeshire. pect.org.uk/energy-advice

The clocks go back this Sunday, which means darker evenings from early on. It is a good moment for a quick check outside your home. Are your outside lights working? Cambridgeshire Constabulary also suggests a plug in timer switch for a lamp, so your home looks lived in.

Protect your accounts from hackers and fraudsters 🔐 Reports of email and social-media account hacking are rising. Switch to passkeys where available, use strong unique passwords, turn on two-step verification, and always verify unexpected messages. reportfraud.police.uk

A call, text or email asks you for money or personal details. Stop. Take a moment to think before you act. Only a scammer will try to rush or panic you. Anyone can be caught out by a convincing scam. Please share with someone who might find this useful.

It is Get Online Week, a good moment to talk about feeling confident and safe online. We give talks to groups across Cambridgeshire on staying safe at home, when out and about, and online, including how to protect yourself from scams. #GetOnlineWeek #OnlineSafety

Some of the best feedback we receive is also the simplest. A client wrote to thank us for coming out so quickly and putting measures in place that helped her feel more secure. If you know someone who could benefit from a visit, please get in touch. #TheBobbyScheme

The Bobby Scheme relies on public donations to keep supporting older and vulnerable people in their own homes across Cambridgeshire. If you are able to donate, we would be very grateful. donate.justgiving.com/charit… #TheBobbyScheme #Donate #Cambridgeshire #HomeSafety

🚨 SCAM WARNING: Fraudsters pretending to be police officers Cambridgeshire Constabulary is warning about an increase in scam calls from people claiming to be police officers investigating fraud. ⚠️ The police will never ask you for your bank card or your card details.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary suggests checking how your windows look from the outside. Could a wall, bin or piece of garden furniture help someone reach them? The Bobby Scheme is sharing this advice from Cambridgeshire Constabulary. #TheBobbyScheme #Cambridgeshire

October is National Home Security Month. If you would like a professional view, our security advisors carry out home security assessments. 01480 413311 · thebobbyscheme.org #TheBobbyScheme #NationalHomeSecurityMonth

October is National Home Security Month, and there is no better time to think about whether your home, or the home of someone you care about, is as secure as it could be. 01480 413311 · thebobbyscheme.org #NationalHomeSecurityMonth #TheBobbyScheme #Cambridgeshire

⏱️ You have 60 seconds to make your home safer. 🔑 Your doors 🪟 Your windows 📬 Your post 💡 Your outside lighting Sometimes it's the little things we overlook. What would you check first? 👇 #BobbyScheme #HomeSecurity #CrimePrevention