Author: admincomms@aldenham-pc.gov.uk
Scams targeting the Hospitality Sector
The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau reports that businesses in the hospitality sector are being targeted by criminals impersonating IT providers.
Typically, fraudsters will contact restaurants/hotels and claim to be from the company that provides their reservation or booking system. They try to convince the employee to reveal their login details, often under the guise that it’s required in order to complete an important software installation.
Once an attacker gains access to the business’ computer systems, they steal any personal data they come across, including databases of customer names and contact details. This data is then used to commit further scams, for example, victims have reported receiving calls from people impersonating a restaurant or hotel they have a reservation with. The caller requested a payment, claiming it was required to confirm their reservation.
Protect your business:
• Ensure that business accounts are protected using 2-step verification (2SV). This will help prevent unauthorised access even if an attacker knows an employee’s login details.
• Inform employees about types of information a supplier will and won’t ask for. Eg. a supplier would never need an employee’s password. Staff should inform a supervisor if they receive a request they’re unsure about.
• If you are a business or other organisation currently suffering a live cyber attack (in progress), please call 0300 123 2040 immediately. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• For advice on how to improve your business’ cyber security in an affordable and practical way, please see the National Cyber Security Centre’s Small Business Guide at www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/small-business-guide
Hertsmere residents need photo ID to vote at elections in May
Voter ID
The UK Government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station at some elections. This new requirement will apply for the first time in England at the local elections on Thursday 4 May 2023.
Which forms of ID can I use to vote?
You may already have a form of photo ID that is acceptable. You can use any of the following:
• Passport
• Driving licence (including provisional license)
• Blue badge
• Certain concessionary travel cards
• Identity card with PASS mark (Proof of Age Standards Scheme)
• Biometric Immigration document
• Defence identity card
• Certain national identity cards
For more information on which forms of photo ID will be accepted, visit electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID or call their helpline on 0800 328 0280.
If you don’t have an accepted form photo ID
If you don’t already have an accepted form of photo ID, or you’re not sure whether your photo ID still looks like you, you can apply for a free voter ID document, known as a Voter Authority Certificate. You can apply for this at voter-authority-certificate.service.gov.uk.
Alternatively, you can complete a paper application form and send this to the electoral services team at your local council.
If you need any help with applying for a Voter Authority Certificate or want to request an application form, contact your local council. To find their contact details visit electoralcommission.org.uk/voter.
Find out more
If you have any questions or would like to find out more, go to electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID, or call their helpline on 0800 328 0280.
Justice Bus is back for Borehamwood
 Justice Bus is back for Borehamwood! A Hertfordshire Law Clinic has been set up by the University of Hertfordshire and is organising satellite clinics to improve access to justice for communities across Hertfordshire. The Law Clinic will offer FREE advice to members of the public on a range of legal issues including family, employment, housing and consumer. All advice is provided by solicitors, or trained law students working under the supervision of qualified lawyers. Law Students will endeavour to offer signposting to other organisations if for any reason the clinic cannot assist. The Justice Bus will be at Borehamwood Foodbank on Thursday 26 January, 16 February, 16 March and 20 April from 10am – 12.30pm. If you would like to book an appointment to guarantee you are seen at the satellite clinic please contact the Law Clinic on 01707 284115 or by email. |
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Hertsmere’s Holocaust Memorial parade and ceremony
| Join us for Hertsmere’s Holocaust Memorial parade and ceremony |
 The Mayor of Hertsmere will be leading a candlelit parade and ceremony to mark Holocaust Memorial Day later this month and everyone is welcome to attend. The event will provide an opportunity to pause to remember the millions of people who have been murdered or whose lives have been changed beyond recognition during the Holocaust, Nazi Persecution and in subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. The candlelit parade will be led by Mayor of Hertsmere, Councillor John Graham, and will take place on Thursday 26 January. The parade will travel from the Radlett Train Station car park at 6pm, along Watling Street to The Radlett Centre, where a ceremony will take place to include videos, speakers and musical performances. The event is open for all to attend. If you would like to take part in the parade and/or the ceremony, please email mayors.secretary@hertsmere.gov.uk stating: Full name Address Telephone number E-mail address Allocation will be made on a first come, first served basis. |
Drop off your winter clothes
| Drop off your winter clothes Can you help keep our community warm this winter by donating your unwanted winter clothes? Perhaps you got a nice new coat for Christmas and no longer need the old one that’s still perfectly wearable. Maybe you’ve got an extra hat that never gets worn! We’re asking for donations of good quality winter/warm clothing only: jackets, coats, jumpers, hats, scarves, gloves. Nothing with rips or stains and no summer wear or shoes. Men, women and children’s clothing is welcome. Simply drop off your items at 96 Shenley Road between Monday 16 and Friday 20 January. We will sort it and run an event to make it available to those using Hertsmere’s Warm Spaces and other local organisations that are most in need. For any questions please email street.scene@hertsmere.gov.uk |
