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Moseley and Kings Heath Shed (charity number 1161505) are seeking a person to be their Treasurer.

Based in Kings Heath Park, the charity provides a communal workshop, where people over the age of 50 years can make and repair objects. Sessions currently include working in wood, stained glass and tile mosaics. The charity has 80 members and photographs of their work can be seen at  http://moseleyandkingsheathshed.org.uk/   .

Anyone interested in taking on the role of Treasurer or simply finding out more about sessions should contact Martin Mullaney on  mullaney3@blueyonder.co.uk or 0121 689 4372.

Be on the lookout for these scams and remember, If you, or someone you know, has been a victim, find out how to report it.

New Omicron Jab: There is to be a new Omicron Covid vaccine to be rolled out within the next few weeks, as the UK becomes the first country to approve the specifically tailored jab, ahead of fears for winter spikes. With the rollout for the latest booster, there are concerns that covid related fraud may increase as a result, with criminals targeting potential victims with vaccine scams, not too dissimilar to the ones seen previously. This will be an area which will continue to be monitored.

Energy Price Cap: With the severe increase in the energy price cap reported, fraudsters are likely to seize this opportunity to exploit those looking to change energy supplies and/or tariffs. Individuals are being warned to be vigilant to avoid falling victim to new campaigns associated with energy supplies, for example offers which seem too good to be true or fake rebates.

Cost of Living Crisis: With the cost of living crisis deepening scammers will be using the economic downturn to their own benefit. The warning comes as many are due to receive a first instalment of a cost of living payment, worth £326. Reports have been received by Action Fraud of fraudsters attempting to exploit vulnerable people with the promise of money saving schemes, including, energy and council tax rebates or phishing exercises encouraging individuals to apply/ claim a ‘cost of living payment’ via text, followed by an email to gain further information from the victim.

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