Herald - Issue 424

Page 50 • The HERALD • 2nd June 2022 v EMAIL: editor@herald-publishing.co.uk v • Scooters • Powerchairs • Riser Recliners • Wheelchairs • Walkers • Bathroom Aids • Service/Repairs • Home Demos • Made to Measure • Hire Available Tel : 023 8218 0185 • marcus@hart2hartmobility.co.uk • Find us on facebook Open Mon-Sat 9am-4.30pm • 16 Rumbridge Gardens,Totton, Southampton. SO40 9PL TOTTON SHOWROOM christinashomecare@hotmail.com Fully Qualified, Insured and Enhanced DBS Call me for a friendly informal chat to discuss whatever you or your loved ones needs are on 07579 766797 Christina’s Home Care Professional Independent Carer CoveringWaterside and New Forest WE CARE, YOU CARE More than £50 million Was Lost Last Year to Scams Where Victims are Tricked into Handing Over Control of their Computer or Smartphone to Criminals New data from Action Fraud, the national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, reveals that 20,144 people fell victim to scams where they were persuaded to grant criminals remote access to their device. Victims reported losing a total of £57,790,384 – an average loss of £2,868 per victim. Remote Access scams will o en begin with a browser pop-up saying that your computer is infected with a virus, or maybe a call from someone claiming to be from your bank saying that they need to connect to your computer in order to canc el a fraudulent transaction on yo ur account. Regardless of the narrative the fraudster’s use, their goal is to steal your money or access your nancial information by tricking you into allowing them to remotely connect to your computer. How to protect yourself: • Only install so ware or grant remote access to your computer if you’re asked by someone you know and trust, such as a friend or family member, and never as a result of an unsolicited call, browser pop up, or text message. • Remember, a bank or service provider will never contact you out of the blue requesting remote access to your device. • If you believe your laptop, PC, tablet or phone has been infected with a virus or some other type of malware, follow the NCSC’s guidance on recovering an infected device (ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/ hacked-device-action-to-take). • Protect your money by contacting your bank immediately on a di erent device from the one the scammer contacted you on. • Report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or via actionfraud.police.uk AGE CONCERN NEW FOREST COLLECTION SERVICE If you are unable to take donations to the Dibden Purlieu charity shop, don’t worry because the lovely volunteers will come to collect from you! If you are based in the Waterside area they are able to collect ladies and mens clothes along with shoes, books, jigsaws, Bric a Brac, small electrical items and small items of furniture such as chairs, co ee table, bedside cabinets, etc. Please telephone their Dibden Purlieu shop 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday on: 023 8087 9311 to arrange collection. ey are also in need of Volunteers on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm as presently they are not able to open due to a shortage of help; they also need volunteer help on weekdays. Volunteering can be so rewarding, so if you would like to learn new skills, meet new people and make a di erence to the local community then please call in and pick up an application form or ring the o ce on: 023 8084 1199. Knowing Two British Eccentrics Are you over 55 and want to make the most of life once you’re no longer in full time work by exploring and sharing new ideas, skills and interests with your local U3A? Across the UK, U3A members are learning, staying active and having fun in later life. It’s local, social, friendly, low- cost and open to all. Totton U3A is now open to new members so why not join them . ey meet every second Wednesday of each month at 1.45pm in Lexby Hall, Lexby Road, Totton. eir next meeting is on Wednesday 13th July for a talk by Sue Howe titled ‘Knowing Two British Eccentrics (John Betjeman & Siegfried Farnon, James Herriot’s Partner)’. Various interest groups meet throughout the month to participate in learning and leisure activities and perhaps you can bring a new skill to share with others. For more information just contact: 07845 237053, or email: Michaela.page@ btinternet.com or just go along to their monthly meetings. Give it a try; you can be sure of a warm welcome! Weather Forecasting - from Satellite to Screen Totton South U3A have a busy calendar of events planned over the summer, including holidays such as a mini cruise to Guernsey, an August Tea (hopefully in the open air), plus their on-going groups meeting throughout the summer with table tennis, book club, lunch club, Cinema group, Petanque, Walking Group, History, Scrabble, eatre group and much more. eir general meetings on 3rd Friday afternoon of the month at Colbury Memorial Hall including speakers. On Friday 17th June for talk titled ‘Weather Forecasting - from Satellite to Screen’. ey also hold a Co ee Morning meeting at Hanger Farm Arts Centre on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month 10am to 12pm plus many other groups on o er throughout the week. For more information about joining U3A please telephone or text: 07305 178402.