Identity Theft

I ahve received a number o complaints from local residents that identity theft is on the increase amongst the Burns Avenue flats. This is rather disconcerting - all residents of the borough needs to become more vigiliant about such crime and I have just finished letter dropping the Burns Avenue warning residenst of the crises.

My Advice:

• Ensure you have safe secure letter boxes in falts with communal boxes
• Ensure your foyer/front door is firmly closed behind you when leaving
• Dispose of letters safely by ripping or shredding and mixing scrps in different bags.
• Check your bank statements monthly for fraudulent activity
• Ensure your computers are virus protected.

Report any suspicious activity to the police using the following numbers:

• Police National non-emergency telephone number: 0300 123 1212
• Ilford Police Station: 020 8478 3020
• Chadwell Safer Neighbourhood Team: 020 8721 2562
• Mayfield Safer Neighbourhood Team: 020 8721 2028
• Loxford Safer Neighbourhood Team: 020 8721 2026
• Clementswood Safer Neighbourhood Team: 020 8721 2027

I can provide other SNT details on request.

Finally just keep vigilant and remember it can happen to you!

For more information on how to stay safe follow this link.