August 2024

13 Buckden Roundabout August 2024 Village News Buckden Neighbourhood Watch £6.7 Million lost to ticket fraud in a year New data released by Action Fraud reveals £6.7 million was lost to ticket fraud in a year. Action Fraud, the national fraud and cybercrime reporting ser- vice, has launched a ticket fraud awareness campaign, warning people to be alert to fraudsters trying to catch out people planning for popular and sold - out events. You can contact https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/ticketfraud for further information. How to protect yourself from ticket fraud: • Only buy tickets from the venue ’ s box office, the pro- moter, an official agent or a well - known and reputable ticket exchange site. • Avoid paying for tickets by bank transfer, especially if buying from someone unknown. • Credit card or payment services such as Pay Pal give you a better chance of recovering the money if you become a victim of fraud. • The password you use for your email account as well as any other accounts you use to purchase tickets should be different from all your other passwords. • Use three random words to create a strong and memo- rable password and enable 2 step verification (2SV). • Be wary of unsolicited emails, texts or adverts offering unbelievably good deals on tickets. • Is the vendor a member of Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers (STAR) ? If they are, the company has signed up to their strict governing standards. STAR also offers an approved Alternative Dispute Resolution service to help customers with outstanding complaints. For more information visit star.org.uk/buy_safe. RICHARD WEST Village Coordinator 01480 811467 / 07841 866630 To contact the police: 999 in an emergency; 0800 555 111 Crime Stoppers; 0300 123 2040 Action Fraud. EMAIL burglarycrackdown@cambs.pnn.police.uk or visit www.crimestoppers.uk.org or you can telephone 101