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<img src="https://cdn.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk/profilePictures/39493563-561a-42ab-9ae0-cd178658e426.png">Action Fraud is urging people to look out for rogue QR codes, after 784 reports of ‘quishing’ were made to Action Fraud between April 2024 and April 2025, with almost £3.5 million lost.<img src="https://cdn.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk/149/19721/e6c34ec5-c1a3-4362-8b59-960bc4fa3896.jpeg">A new alert has been issued by Action Fraud, warning about quishing, a form of phishing where a fraudulent QR code is scanned, designed to steal personal and financial information. The warning encourages people to stay vigilant and double check QR codes to see if they are malicious, or have been tampered with, before scanning them online or in public spaces.&nbsp;&nbsp;Claire Webb, Acting Director of Action Fraud, said:&nbsp;“QR codes are becoming increasingly common in everyday life, whether it’s scanning one to pay for parking, or receiving an email asking to verify an online account. However, reporting shows cyber criminals are increasingly using quishing as a way to trick the public out of their personal and financial information.&nbsp;“We’re urging people to stop and check before scanning QR codes, to avoid becoming a victim of quishing. Look out for QR codes that may have been tampered with in open spaces, or emails and texts that might include rogue codes. If you’re in doubt, contact the organisation directly. You can follow our advice on quishing, on our website at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.actionfraud.police.uk">www.actionfraud.police.uk</a> to help protect yourself.”&nbsp;Action Fraud can reveal that quishing happens most frequently in car parks, with criminals using stickers to tamper with QR codes on parking machines. Quishing also occurred on online shopping platforms, where sellers received a QR code via email to either verify accounts or to receive payment for sold items.&nbsp;&nbsp;Reports also showed phishing attacks were taking place impersonating HMRC, or other UK government schemes, targeting people with QR codes designed to steal personal and financial details.&nbsp;What can you do avoid being a victim of quishing?<ul><li>QR codes used in pubs or restaurants are usually safe to scan.</li><li>Scanning QR codes in open spaces (like stations and car parks) might pose a greater risk. Check for signs that codes may have been tampered with (usually by a sticker placed over the legitimate QR code). If in doubt, do not scan them: use a search engine to find the official website or app for the organisation you need to make a payment to.</li><li>If you receive an email with a QR code in it, and you're asked to scan it, you should be cautious due to an increase in these types of 'quishing' attacks.</li><li>Finally, we recommend that you use the QR-scanner that comes with your phone, rather than using an app downloaded from an app store.If you receive a suspicious email, report it by forwarding it to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:phishing@report.gov.uk">phishing@report.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Find out how to protect yourself from fraud:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk">https://stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk</a>If you’ve been a victim of fraud, report it at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.actionfraud.police.uk">www.actionfraud.police.uk</a>&nbsp;or by calling 0300 123 2040. In Scotland, contact Police Scotland on 101.&nbsp;</li></ul>

<img src="https://cdn.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk/profilePictures/39493563-561a-42ab-9ae0-cd178658e426.png">Action Fraud is urging people to look out for rogue QR codes, after 784 reports of ‘quishing’ were made to Action Fraud between April 2024 and Apri

Quishing (QR Codes) Fraud on the rise.

We have had the following notification of Westington being closed from Streetworks: ( It will be from the corner at the end of Sheep St going up Westington)Westington, Chipping CampdenThis road will be closed on 03/11/2025 to 19/11/2025 to allow for footpath resurfacing work by Gloucestershire Highways.Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained.If you should require further information please email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:streetworks@gloucestershire.gov.uk">streetworks@gloucestershire.gov.uk</a>Kind regards,Kirsty BoddyRoadspace Coordinator (Cotswolds)Gloucestershire County Council

We have had the following notification of Westington being closed from Streetworks: ( It will be from the corner at the end of Sheep St going up Westington)Westington, Chipping CampdenThis road will be closed on 03/11/2025 t

Westington Road Closed

Do come along to the Town Hall this weekend and see the fab work of our talented members. We have a special membership taster offer too for the month of November. To find out more visit www.chippingcampdenartsociety.co.uk

Our autumn show is on this weekend

LOVE THE MUSIC OF ROY ORBISON? The Orbison Project brings the unforgettable hits of Roy Orbison to Cidermill Theatre in Chipping Campden on Saturday 1st November! From Pretty Woman to Only the Lonely, this sensational sixpiece tribute band captures the magic and voice of the Big O like no other.Tickets available here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cidermilltheatre-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173662673">https://cidermilltheatre-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173662673</a>

LOVE THE MUSIC OF ROY ORBISON? The Orbison Project brings the unforgettable hits of Roy Orbison to Cidermill Theatre in Chipping Campden on Saturday 1st November! From Pretty Wo

Roy Orbison tribute band The Orbison Project @ Cidermill Theatre - 1st Nov

We’ve got a real treat on Tuesday, October 28th as the fabulous Rod Craig has agreed to run a workshop for Chipping Campden Art Society. ‘Expressive Landscapes’ is open to non members at a cost of £30 and the event will run from 1pm - 4pm at the Old Magistrates Court Room. Please find more information on our website: www.chippingcampdenartsociety.co.uk

We’ve got a real treat on Tuesday, October 28th as the fabulous Rod Craig has agreed to run a workshop for Chipping Campden Art Society. ‘Expressive Landscapes’ is open to non members at a cost of £30 and the event will run from 1pm - 4pm at the Old Ma

Art Workshop with Rod Craig

Superb artist set to visit Chipping Campden

BE AWARE - 2A FROM CHIPPING CAMPDEN NOEL ARMS DIRECTION MORETON IN MARSH TIME HAS CHANGED FROM 16:19 TO 16:41.SEEMS SUNDAY SERVICE IS CONTINUING<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tiscon-maps-stagecoachbus.s3.amazonaws.com/Timetables/Midlands/Leamington%20Timetables/Aug%202025/S123_TT_250830.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawM6WhNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHhen49GIOCRGHfYiiCIKOXUpyvdCUMQwfUhxyeWGnC9Xt4MIEIoFX-B05VcO_aem_dqa4soTSoU9v7UC0ucUd2g">https://tiscon-maps-stagecoachbus.s3.amazonaws.com/Timetables/Midlands/Leamington%20Timetables/Aug%202025/S123_TT_250830.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawM6WhNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHhen49GIOCRGHfYiiCIKOXUpyvdCUMQwfUhxyeWGnC9Xt4MIEIoFX-B05VcO_aem_dqa4soTSoU9v7UC0ucUd2g</a>

BE AWARE - 2A FROM CHIPPING CAMPDEN NOEL ARMS DIRECTION MORETON IN MARSH TIME HAS CHANGED FROM 16:19 TO 16:41.SEEMS SUNDAY SERVICE IS CONTINUING<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tiscon-maps-

STAGECOACH BUS TIMES UPDATED FOR 1, 1A, 2 AND 2A FROM 18/9/25.

We have been advised by Street works the following Road Closures:1] Sheep Street, Chipping Campden - This road will be closed between 10:00 and 14:00 on 01/10/2025 to allow for stop sign replacement work by Gloucestershire Highways. Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained.2] Station Road, Blockley - This road will be closed on 20/10/2025 to 23/10/2025 to allow for water pillar installation work by Thames Water. Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained.3] Sheep Street, Chipping Campden - This road will be closed on 15/10/2025 to 17/10/2025 to allow for electric link box repair work by National Grid. Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained.4] The Square, Chipping Campden - This road will be closed between 08:00 and 16:00 on 04/11/2025 to allow for chamber and cover repair work by Severn Trent Water. Emergency and pedestrian access will be maintained.f you should require further information please email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:streetworks@gloucestershire.gov.uk">streetworks@gloucestershire.gov.uk</a><img src="https://community-platform-bucket-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/campdenonline/User_3/embedment/3pb5mv2mfgxtax4.jpeg">

We have been advised by Street works the following Road Closures:1] Sheep Street, Chipping Campden - This road will be closed between 10:00 and 14:00 on 01/10/2025 to allow for stop sign replacement work by Gloucestershire Highways. Emerg

ROAD CLOSURES IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER

THE ROAD CLOSURE BELOW PREVIOUSLY ADVISED IS NOW TAKING PLACE FROM 15/12/25 - 19/12/25. ALL OTHER INFORMATION REMAINS THE SAME.If you should require further information on these closures please email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:streetworks@gloucestershire.gov.uk">streetworks@gloucestershire.gov.uk</a>1] Main Road through Ebrington . This road will be closed on 01/09/25 to 05/09/25 to allow for new gulley installation work by Gloucestershire Highways. Emergency and pedestrian access will NOT be maintained.<img src="https://community-platform-bucket-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/campdenonline/User_3/embedment/mkk2mfgx9ain.jpeg">

THE ROAD CLOSURE BELOW PREVIOUSLY ADVISED IS NOW TAKING PLACE FROM 15/12/25 - 19/12/25. ALL OTHER INFORMATION REMAINS THE SAME.If you should require further information on these closures please email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noref

ROAD CLOSURE - MAIN ROAD THROUGH EBRINGTON

Our September art workshop with the talented artist, Kara Strachan is now open to non members. So, why not come along and try the Art Society out? It will be held at the Old Magistrates Court Room on Tuesday, 23rd September and will be an afternoon to remember. The cost is just £30. For more information and how to join, visit our website at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.chippingcampdenartsociety.co.uk">www.chippingcampdenartsociety.co.uk</a>

Our September art workshop with the talented artist, Kara Strachan is now open to non members. So, why not come along and try the Art Society out? It will be held at the Old Magistrates Court Room on Tuesday, 23rd September and will be an afternoon to

Fabulous Art Workshop

Savers and those reaching retirement age are being warned to protect their pensions and look out for<img src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/meips/ADKq_Nb84vVn3ovXlm8FKfVwzEBeiMBSx-WCj75sCWF-7FwqdDRD5KQtUDMtVXp6udXiYR2n3XdKp-5r3bAXRrjWEF4H21tH8khceT9nxkNzXW_7X4AhaSGEd2eO=s0-d-e1-ft#https://cdn.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk/emailTemplates/20/SiteLogo.jpg" alt="Neighbourhood Alert Logo"><hr><img src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/meips/ADKq_NZHNdOmcsFpgk8OsvDAzwLTDatFtf2R2nVEVtoiEzTgP7hzPWaRbtja5nPtiTN27Ni3B3MKd-m2If1oXHnUsLOSh8qW63vvT0L9vmY=s0-d-e1-ft#https://members.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk/MSGIcons/34/3" alt="Message Type Icon"><img src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/meips/ADKq_NZLr8SDNvzsxc9SsgvqqFPMvMb0CpX03hYJEOknaXTcOUc1Nd0cpAKxdFBg8g40t7b9rjmI-6vAeg5xk5X9_LSqblvtWcrosNcrbXCprxDF689PaeXXj5VzjRGbyTSbRvR5GESpiHv0yP6BBPlj4eMj-pV0dDM=s0-d-e1-ft#https://cdn.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk/assets/BannerImage/44d3fb23-43c9-4e20-aaf3-a53c17e1dd02.jpg" alt="Action Fraud (NFIB)"><h2>Warning to <a data-hashtag class="hashtag" data-id="ProtectYourPension" href="/search?hashtag=ProtectYourPension">#ProtectYourPension</a> from fraud.</h2>Savers and those reaching retirement age are being warned to protect their pensions and look out for criminals trying to catch people out of their life savings, with Action Fraud revealing a total annual loss of £17,567,249. This equates to roughly £48,129 lost to this type of fraud per day in 2024.Data reveals there were 519 reports of pension fraud in total and £17,567,249 lost in 2024, with an average loss of £33,848 per person.Action Fraud, with support from the Pension Scams Action Group (PSAG), launched a pension fraud awareness campaign, warning people to take extra measures to protect their pension scheme accounts and to be cautious of investment opportunity offers from criminals that could be targeting them.<img src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/meips/ADKq_NYJj3GJn-bBPly0bjE8x5ARz4raxPXRzPaIPSn48w_m6qrESn-1TWPMWtLO6JeXKp7CGodohcDbZeTKboXU-C-Nc4xJh7xkadXsZz9OQ2TaNE1lzSWhbJa_oyaE3sJEujrLh3XWZr9cFoonddc=s0-d-e1-ft#https://cdn.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk/149/19721/d7720e78-1565-4449-89e2-ec34c07a88ad.jpg">&nbsp;How can you protect yourself against Pension fraud?&nbsp;Secure your online pension account: the account you use to manage your pension should have a different password to all of your other accounts. Use three random words to create a strong and memorable password, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://s-url.co/x-QkAA">enable 2-step verification (2SV)</a>.&nbsp;Ignore unsolicited calls about your pension: cold calling about pensions is illegal and likely a sign of a scam. If you’re thinking about changing your pension arrangements, you should get financial guidance or advice beforehand.&nbsp;Investment opportunities: don’t be rushed into making an investment. Remember, legitimate organisations will never pressure you into investing on the spot.&nbsp;You should treat investment opportunities with extreme caution if there’s:&nbsp;<ul><li>Pressure to invest (for example: time-limited offers).</li><li>Downplayed risk of losing your money.</li><li>Promised returns that sound too good to be true.</li></ul>Remember to Stop! Think Fraud and find more information on how to protect yourself from fraud here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://s-url.co/yOQkAA">Stop! Think Fraud - How to stay safe from scams</a>What can you do if you have been a victim of pension fraud?Report pension scams: if you’re worried about a potential pension scam or you think you may have been contacted by a criminal, report it to Action Fraud at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://actionfraud.police.uk">actionfraud.police.uk</a> or by calling 0300 123 2040.If you have made a payment: inform your bank or pension provider as soon as possible, they can help you prevent any further losses. Monitor your bank and pension statements regularly for any unusual activity.&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/meips/ADKq_NbUBA8j29U3uRDBLEIPmeh1uVM62qRvujUi_Gj4lAiSykbQcC-FuVjFK3BAq11OvsJr4E6THgEhxKrJDpNjVHF1jQPHFoLzn_9w48BEQp1lUDNNV4woIT8z-Vpcn6NWBryLoMFneNyJGoredPJIYYhDChU=s0-d-e1-ft#https://cdn.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk/profilePictures/39493563-561a-42ab-9ae0-cd178658e426.png">Message Sent By Action Fraud

Savers and those reaching retirement age are being warned to protect their pensions and look out for<img src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/meips/ADKq_Nb84vVn3ovXlm8FKfVwzEBeiMBSx-WCj75sCWF-7FwqdDRD5KQtUDMtVXp6udXiYR2n3XdKp-5r3bAXRrjWEF4H21tH8k