January 2025

17 Buckden Roundabout January 2025 Village News Buckden Neighbourhood Watch Quishing QR code phishing also known as quishing , involves tricking someone into scanning a phony QR code with their phone or device. The QR code then takes the user to a fraudulent website that might download malware or ask for sensitive information. QR codes are often found on parking machines, charging points, emails, even restaurant menus. Prevention Check if the QR is on a poster in a public area, always check whether it appears to have been stuck over the poster, win- dow or billboard. If the sign or notice is laminated and the QR code is under the lamination or part of the original print, chances are it is genuine. If in doubt download the app from the official Google or Apple store or search the website on your phone ’ s internet browser, rather than scanning a QR code to take you there. More secure to trust your instincts, if something doesn ’ t feel right, it probably isn ’ t. Romance Fraud It might not be Valentine ’ s Day just yet, but people look for friendships all year round, and often turn to online dating. Sadly, romance fraudsters can be relied on to ruin the fun. Dating and romance scammers build a bond with someone online, leading the victim to believe they are in a real relation- ship, before asking for money, usually for an emotive reason. 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 Please mention the Buckden Roundabout when replying to advertisers