Crime Stoppers NSW

5 hours ago

Did you know that if you have lost your wallet, purse or handbag, you can report this online to the NSW Police Force Community Portal?

It is IMPORTANT that when you enter the information about your lost or stolen property, that you also include the CONTENTS of your wallet, purse or handbag.

You can also report online:
• Theft
• Intentional Damage or Graffiti
• Fraud
• Bushfire Damaged Property
• Crime Information direct to Crime Stoppers

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Crime Stoppers NSW

5 hours ago

Almost 90% of Australians have received at least one nuisance or unwanted call every week and a further 10% receiving more than ten nuisance or unwanted calls each week, according to a recent consumer survey undertaken by Crime Stoppers (NSW).

There is no one single solution to avoid scams and blocking individual phone numbers is one solution but it only stops calls from that specific number.

NSW Crime Stoppers has launched a new campaign to help the community minimise the risk of falling victim to phone scams.

CEO, NSW Crime Stoppers, Mr Peter Price AM said, “A legitimate institution will not ask probing or personal questions on an unsolicited call. The questions may seem harmless, but they build a picture of you, where your finances are, your financial situation and other personal details that allow them to impersonate you and extract money”.

“Hanging up may be the difference between being scammed or not”, added Mr Price.

Our message to the community is simple: Just Hang Up.

Reputable organisations like financial institutions and the ATO will never ask you for passwords or for access to your computer, just hang up.

What to do:
👉🏼 If there is a distinct delay when you pick up the phone and the person does not announce who they are before starting the conversation, just hang up.

👉🏼 If someone asks for your personal information, just hang up.

A fact sheet with advice on how to spot and deal with a phone scam is available at www.nsw.crimestoppers.com.au ... See MoreSee Less

Crime Stoppers NSW

1 day ago

PROTECTING YOUR CHILD FROM UNWANTED CONTACT
Series: 4 of 4

What to do if my child experiences unwanted contact?

Your child might not tell you if an online friendship has become compromising or difficult because they may be embarrassed or ashamed or afraid it might make things worse.

Be alert to worrying changes in your child’s behaviour or mood. Watch for signs of withdrawal, anxiety, sadness or changed interactions with family and friends.

Stay calm and reassure your child they are not in trouble.

Collect evidence. Before you or your child block someone or delete posts or other material, take screenshots and collect evidence, including dates and times.

Grooming and procuring of children over the internet are crimes investigated by the police. If you have encountered this kind of activity online, contact your local police station.

If you have information on child predators call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 (24/7) or report at www.crimestoppers.com.au ... See MoreSee Less

Crime Stoppers NSW

1 day ago

Did you know it is a crime to sell or swap Eve’s needle, smooth tree pear and blind cactus? These plants can:

🐕 injure people and pets
🦘 impale, infect and kill native animals
🦅 blind animals
🐄 injure livestock and working dogs
🐑 prevent farm animals from grazing
💧 restrict animal access to shade and water
🐈‍⬛ detach easily from the plant and lodge in the skin, mouths and eyes of people, pets, native animals and livestock
🪦 result in bleeding, bruising, serious infection when removed and in extreme cases death can occur.

Penalties of up to $220,000 apply. Don’t risk it.

You can help protect people, pets and parks. If you see these plants being sold, please report it to NSW Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at nsw.crimestoppers.com.
We don’t need to know who you are, we just want to know what you know.
Don’t risk it.

For a full list of plants that must not be sold in NSW www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/biosecurity/weeds/weed-categories/plants-not-to-be-sold/seen-cacti-for-sale

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Crime Stoppers NSW

2 days ago

Can you help?Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the state’s north west.

Dean Gray, aged 25, was last seen on a rural property 7km outside of Narrabri on Old Gunnedah Road, about 7am this morning (Saturday 16 October 2021).

After failing to meet friends as planned, Dean was reported missing at 11am and officers attached to Oxley Police District commenced inquiries to locate him.

With assistance from PolAir and the NSW State Emergency Service, police conducted a coordinated land, air and water search in surrounding areas today.

Family and police hold concerns for his welfare.

Dean is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 175cm tall, of muscular build, with balding (blonde) hair and blue eyes.

He was last seen wearing green shirt with brown jacket with blue jeans.

Dean is known is to frequent the areas of Narrabri.

Anyone who may have seen Dean is urged to contact Narrabri Police Station immediately on 02 6792 7199.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages. ... See MoreSee Less