iCAN members are reminded to be on their guard against scam emails following an announcement from HM Revenue and Customs that around five million taxpayers will be affected by end of year tax adjustments. 

Up to 3.5 million taxpayers who have overpaid tax will be in line for a rebate and up to 1.6 million will be asked to make up a shortfall in tax due to underpayment throughout the year. In most cases this will be collected automatically through the general tax code process.

Phishing emails purporting to come from HMRC have appeared in mail boxes up and the country in recent months and this kind of announcement unfortunately gives internet scammers a further window of opportunity.

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Trading Standards would like to pass on some important information to iCAN members.

Colleagues in Social Services have brought to our attention that a letter is currently doing the rounds relating to Pyramid Selling.

The letter, received by one of our service users, is typical of a pyramid type scheme.

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Step Out Walks are taking place across the UK throughout May to raise awareness and help for stroke survivors.

A Step Out for Stroke walk is taking place at
WALTON GARDENS - WARRINGTON
Wednesday 16th May 2012
At 11.00 am

Followed by a Bring Your Own Picnic lunch to enjoy with “friends old and new”

This short walk has been specially created for people of all abilities, including wheelchair users, and everybody is welcome to take part.

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There have been a number of ‘theft from motor vehicle’ incidents in the East of Warrington recently reported to Cheshire Police. 

Residents should be reminded not to leave personal belongings on display and to make sure that vehicles are always securely locked.

Any suspicious activity should be reported to Cheshire Police on
• 999 in the case of an emergency
• 101 to report an incident or non-emergency
• 0845 458 6390 to contact the Risley Police Station voicemail to request to speak to an Officer or raise a concern.

Alternatively contact via email on warrington.east.npt@cheshire.pnn.police.uk

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Following several recent tragedies in which campers have lost their lives after taking lit barbecues into tents or caravans for warmth, Trading Standards would like to share this information with members.

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