Herald - Issue 424

v FOR GOOD ADVICE, ASK YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v 2nd June 2022 • The HERALD • Page 49 WE CARE, YOU CARE The next Herald will be out on 23rd June Blue Lamp Trust Launches New Cyber-Crime Advisory Service Hampshire Constabulary wanted to share an update with you from their partners, e Blue Lamp Trust. While you may already be aware of their Bobby Scheme service which provides free home security visits, long-life smoke alarms and advice to vulnerable residents in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, the Blue Lamp Trust have now launched a new scheme called Cyber Bobby. Cyber Bobby seeks to help protect people from becoming victims of cyber- crime. e scheme, much-like the Bobby Scheme, provides home visits, giving advice and guidance about basic IT security. e police vetted advisors o er FREE home visits to local residents who are: Over 65 years old, disabled (over 18) or a previous victim of cyber-crime. ey will discuss and advise local residents on: • What is cyber-crime • Cyber and scam prevention advice • How to check privacy settings • Signposting to other advice and resources • How to report issues • How to recognise scam emails and text messages All of the Blue Lamp Trust advisors are police vetted and carry ID cards to reassure local residents that they are genuine – and please remember, they will not be o ended if you ask to see their ID to validate their identity. If you, or anybody you know, is eligible and would bene t from a Cyber Bobby referral, please enquire via the Blue Lamp Trust website: bluelamptrust.org. uk/cyber-bobby or call: 0300 7770157. Gardening Volunteers needed for the Waterside Good Neighbours Service. If you can spare a few hours to help with small gardening tasks for local older clients please phone Dorothy on: 023 8084 3676 for more details. ey also need volunteers to help with sorting a constant stream of donations, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR AGE CONCERN NEW FOREST labelling and putting out stock for the busy shop in Dibden Purlieu. If you can spare a few hours please call in to their Dibden Purlieu Shop and ask Manager Sue Jones for more information and an application form. Alternatively call the o ce on: 023 8084 1199.