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Groby & Field Head Spotlight • MID-MAY 2022 • Tel: 01530 244069 • Email: info@grobyspotlight.co.uk
County Councillor’s Report from Ozzy O’shea Email: ozzy.o’shea@leics.gov.uk or ozzyoshea@hotmail.com
Bus Service Improvement Plan Funding Turned Down
THE COUNTY Council were told to bid for money from the government for the bus service improvement plan. I can confirm that our bid was around £58m from Government over 3 years, but as outlined in the recent Cabinet report that was completely contingent on the county council being able to draw on additional funding from central government Councillor Ozzy O’Shea, Leicestershire County Council’s cabinet lead member for highways and transport, said: “Once again we are extremely disappointed Leicestershire has been overlooked in a bid for Government transport funding. “The announcement that we will receive no Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) money is a blow because bus services in the county have suffered during the pandemic and support from the Government is vital if we are to protect and improve them.
Please be aware by using security screws to attach your vehicle’s number plate’s makes it harder for thieves to get your number plate.
Remote Access scams Awareness
NEVER ALLOW remote access to your computer following an unsolicited call, text message or browser pop-up. Some of the most common scams reported to Action Fraud involve fraudsters connecting remotely to a victim’s computer. This month Action Fraud launched a new national awareness campaign about remote access scams. The City of London Police, explains more. More than £50 million was lost last year to scams where victims were tricked into handing over control of their computer or smartphone to criminals.
Never allow remote access to your computer following an unsolicited call, text message or browser pop-up. Some of the mostNew common scams reported to reporting data from Action Fraud, the national centre for fraud and cybercrime, reveals that Action involve connecting remotely to fell a victim's computer. “Although Fraud our bid was a strong fraudsters one, demand for funding by 20,144 people victim to scams where they other councils considerably outstripped the pot of money available. The Government has advised us to bid again once more funding becomes available.
were persuaded to grant criminals remote access
79 BSIP bids by councils were funded and we have missed out alongside other rural authorities such as Lincolnshire, Cumbria and Suffolk.
remotely to a victim’s computer. Never allow remote access to your computer following an unsolicited call, text message or browser pop-up.
to their awareness device. This month Action Fraud launched a new national campaign about Some of the most common scams reported remote access scams. London explains more. “We are far from alone in beingThe turnedCity down.of Only 31 of the Police, to Action Fraud involve fraudsters connecting
More than £50 million was lost last year to scams where victims were tricked We have already raised the Government decision with local into handing over control of their computer or smartphone criminals. HOW to DO REMOTE MPs. “We have asked the Department for Transport to explain why the bid was turned down and we can then consider our next steps.”
ACCESS TOOL SCAMS WORK?
Remote access tool scams will often begin with a browser pop-up saying that your computer is infected with a virus, or with a call from someone claiming to be from your bank saying that they need to connect to your computer in order to cancel a fraudulent transaction on your account.
New data from Action Fraud, the national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, reveals that 20,144 people fell victim to scams where they were Theft oftoVehicle Number persuaded grant criminals remote access to their device.
Plates is on the rise
THE POLICE have had numerous reports of Some of the most common scams reported thefts of number plates from vehicles.
Criminals will try to persuade the victim to download and connect via a remote access tool, which allows the criminal to gain access to the victim’s computer or mobile phone. If the victim allows the criminal connection via the tool, they
to Action Fraud involve fraudsters connecting toidentity a victim’s Never allow remote access to your The easiest wayremotely to change the of a stolencomputer. vehicle or avoid speeding tickets and parking tickets is to fit stolen computer following an unsolicited call, text message or browser pop-up. number plates.
Ozzy O’shea are able to steal money and access the victims banking information. The City of London Police advise: Only install software or grant remote access to your computer if you’re asked by someone you know and trust, such as a friend or family member, and never as a result of an unsolicited call, browser pop up, or text message. Finally I would like to thank you all for your continued support and remind you that should you need my help or advice, I always pride myself on making myself available to residents. Remember I am only a phone call or email away.
Ozzy O’shea Always Working for you Cllr Ozzy O’shea
Tel 0116 239 4336 Mobile 07808 585825 Email ozzy.o’shea@leics.gov.uk Email ozzyoshea@hotmail.com
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