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OZZY O’SHEA
Bus Service Improvement Plan Funding Turned Down
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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.
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
Remote Access scams Awareness
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. “Although our bid was a strong one, demand for funding by other councils considerably outstripped the pot of money available. The Government has advised us to bid again once more funding becomes available. “We are far from alone in being turned down. Only 31 of the 79 BSIP bids by councils were funded and we have missed out alongside other rural authorities such as Lincolnshire, Cumbria and Suffolk. We have already raised the Government decision with local MPs. “We have asked the Department for Transport to explain why the bid was turned down and we can then consider our next steps.” Theft of Vehicle Number Plates is on the rise
THE POLICE have had numerous reports of thefts of number plates from vehicles.
The easiest way to change the identity of a stolen vehicle or avoid speeding tickets and parking tickets is to fit stolen number plates.
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 Never over control of their computer or smartphone to allow remote access to your computer following an unsolicited call, text criminals. message or browser pop New data from Action Fraud, the national reporting -up. Some of the most common scams reported to Action centre for fraud and cybercrime, reveals that 20,144 people fell victim to scams where they Fraud involve fraudsters connecting remotely to a victim's computer. were persuaded to grant criminals remote access to their device. This month Action Fraud launched a new national awareness campaign about Some of the most common scams reported to Action Fraud involve fraudsters connecting remote access scams. The City of London Police, explains more. remotely to a victim’s computer. Never allow remote access to your computer following an More than £50 million was lost last year to unsolicited call, text message or browser pop-up. scams where victims were tricked HOW DO REMOTE into handing over control of their computer or smartphone to criminals.
ACCESS TOOL SCAMS WORK?
New data from Action Fraud Remote access tool scams will often begin with a browser pop-up saying that your computer is , the national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, reveals that 20, infected with a virus, or with a call from someone 144 people fell victim to scams where they were claiming to be from your bank saying that they need to connect to your computer in order to persuaded to grant criminals remote access to their device. cancel a fraudulent transaction on your account. Criminals will try to persuade the victim to download and connect via a remote access tool, Some of the most common scams reported to Action Fraud involve fraudsters which allows the criminal to gain access to the victim’s computer or mobile phone. If the victim connecting remotely to a victim’s computer. Never allow remote access to your allows the criminal connection via the tool, they computer following an unsolicited call, text message or browser pop-up.
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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