Beware of Scams
As we become aware of scams they will be added to this page.
Lead theft resurgence and precautions
We have been contacted regarding a new incidence of lead theft from historic churches in a neighbouring diocese. We need to increase vigilance to ensure all churches meet the requirements of their insurers in terms of having SmartWater or equivalent applied AND REGISTERED.
Rural and semi-rural churches near to main roads and motorways are the most at risk of lead theft in my experience and so the parishes near to the A5 / M42 need to be particularly aware of this.
There are guidelines on heritage crime and in particular the prevention of metal theft on the CofEB website.
Scams
| Type | Scam |
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HMRC - requests recipient to click on a link to claim a tax refund. Do not click the link or disclose your bank details. |
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Various Cyber Crimes |
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Link to the latest frauds circulating |