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Archive for October, 2009

Firewood delivered in harrogate and surrounding area from one of our longest running clients, Aspect Forestry based in Harrogate.

They sell their firewwod logs in two sizes, standard (0.5ton – 0.7 ton) or a large load of approx. 1 ton. If a large load is ordered they will guarantee a 50/50 split between hard and soft wood.

You can order you fire wood logs online now through their website www.aspectforestry.com or visit their Harrogate Online in the Firewood Harrogate section page for more information.

The Christmas Aspect deliver christmas trees in York.

At The Christmas Aspect we pride ourselves in supplying the best quality Christmas Trees, Lights and stands.

We offer a local delivery and recycling collections service in our working range for Christmas Tree orders.
Lights and stands can be delivered with your tree or can be ordered for delivery by courier anywhere in the UK.

To find out if you live in our working range and are eligible to use our Christmas Tree delivery and collection service click here.

If you would like a Christmas Tree delivered and collected in Harrogate this year and save you the hassle of picking it up and disposing if after Christmas then look no further than one of our newest advertisers, The Christmas Aspect. Not only can you buy your treee but you can also get your tree lights and a fantistic tree stand as well delivered.

The Christmas Aspect is part of Aspect Forestry, a well known and long established business in Harrogate.

They will be delivering Christmas Trees in Harrogate, Leeds, York and Bradford. To check to see if your postcode falls in their delivery range click here.

The Christmas Aspect started last  year with some great comments from their customers – view some of their customers comments.

View The Christmas Aspects Harrogate Online page in the Christmas Trees in Harrogate section.

This report was passed to us through Neighbourhoodwatch and the Police at Swindon.

Newsletter 2nd October 2009

Swindon Police Station Gablecross
Shrivenham Road
South Marston
Swindon
Wiltshire SN3 4RB

Telephone: 0845 408 7000

Swindon Crime Reduction Department
Date: 2nd October 2009

Hi all,
1.This has been passed on via another Force area through our own Fraud Department In Wiltshire Constabulary, and it is a very convincing SCAM.  We have been asked to disseminate the information as widely and was quickly as we can through Neighbourhood Watch, School Safe and others.

This one is pretty slick since they provide YOU with all the information, except the one piece they want. Note, the callers do not ask for your card number; they already have it.

This information is worth reading.

By understanding how the VISA & MasterCard Telephone Credit Card Scam works, you’ll be better prepared to protect yourself. One of our employees was called on Wednesday from “VISA”, and I was called on Thursday from “MasterCard”.

The scam works like this: Person calling says, “This is (name), and I’m calling from the Security and Fraud Department at VISA. My badge number is 12460. Your card has been flagged for an unusual purchase pattern, and I’m calling to verify. This would be on your VISA card which was issued by (name of bank) did you purchase an Anti-Telemarketing Device for £497.99 from a Marketing company based in London?” When you say “No”, the caller continues with, “Then we will be issuing a credit to your account.

This is a company we have been watching and the charges range from £297 to £497, just under the £500 purchase pattern that flags most cards. Before your next statement, the credit will be sent to (gives you your address), is that correct?” You say “yes”. The caller continues – “I will be starting a fraud investigation. If you have any questions, you should call the 0800 number listed on the back of your card (0800-VISA) and ask for Security. You will need to refer to this Control Number. The caller then gives you a 6 digit number. “Do you need me to read it again?” Here’s the IMPORTANT part on how the scam works the caller then says, “I need to verify you are in possession of your card.” He’ll ask you to “turn your card over and look for some numbers.” There are 7 numbers; the first 4 are part of your card number, the next 3 are the security numbers that verify you are the possessor of the card. These are the numbers you sometimes use to make Internet purchases to prove you have the card. The caller will ask you to read the 3 numbers to him. After you tell the caller the 3 numbers, he’ll say, “That is correct, I just needed to verify that the card has not been lost or stolen, and that you still have your card. Do you have any other questions?” After you say, “No,” the caller then thanks you and states, “Don’t hesitate to call back if you do”, and hangs up. You actually say very little, and they never ask for or tell you the Card number. But after we were called on Wednesday, we called back within 20 minutes to ask a question. Are we glad we did! The REAL VISA Security Department told us it was a scam and in the last 15 minutes a new purchase of £497.99 was charged to our card. Long story – short – we made a real fraud report and closed the VISA account. VISA is reissuing us a new number. What the scammers want is the 3-digit PIN number on the back of the card. Don’t give it to them. Instead, tell them you’ll call VISA or MasterCard directly for verification of their conversation. The real VISA told us that they will never ask for anything on the card as they already know the information since they issued the card! If you give the scammers your 3 Digit PIN Number, you think you’re receiving a credit. However, by the time you get your statement you’ll see charges for purchases you didn’t make, and by then it’s almost too late and/or more difficult to actually file a fraud report. What makes this more remarkable is that on Thursday, I got a call from a “Jason Richardson of MasterCard” with a word-for-word repeat of the VISA scam. This time I didn’t let him finish. I hung up! We filed a police report, as instructed by VISA. The police said they are taking several of these reports daily! They also urged us to tell everybody we know that this scam is happening. Please pass this on to all your family and friends. By informing each other, we protect each other.

Paul Phelps PC1102 Neighbourhood Watch Liaison Officer.

The Wacky Warehouse at the Squinting Cat is holding a childrens Halloween Fancy Dress party with prizes for the best halloween costumes and ghooly games and gifts.

There are two parties one on Fridat 30th October and one on Saturday 31st October both between 6pm -8pm.

Tickets cost just £3. We recommend you purchase your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.

Give the wacky warehouse a call on 01423 565650 or visit their page on www.harrogatekidsonline.com

Skip Hire in Ripon

A new advertiser on HarrogateOnline can supply skip hire in Ripon and surrounding area.

Harrogate Skip Hire supplies midi and maxi sized skips to the Ripon, Harrogate and Wetherby areas.

Visit their HarrogateOnline page for skip hire in Ripon, Harrogate and Leeds.

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Serviced offices in Harrogate

City Executive Centre Harrogate have joiner Harrogate Online to increase their internet exposure in the Harrogate area.

City Executive Centre Harrogate are a new serviced offices service in Harrogate with office to let in Harrogate and an excelletn standard and excellent rates.

Some the of their features are:

• Brand new, fully refurbished office environment opened in December 2008
• Numerous breakout areas
• Newly refurbished kitchens and breakfast bars
• Brand new contemporary reception area
• 2 minute walk from Harrogate Railway station
• Onsite licenced car park
• All-inclusive monthly bill
• Range of IT packages to suit your needs
• Full onsite business support team

Visit their page on Harrogate Online for more information