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[Police Scotland Edinburgh @PSOSEdinburgh]

This week Trading Standards Scotland issued a special edition of the #ScamShare bulletin includes:

🗨️ Energy Grants: Council Impersonation Scams
🗨️ Loft Survey Scams
🗨️ Energy Supplier Impersonation Scams
🗨️ Dangerous 'Energy-Saving' Devices Online

https://t.co/ZAUt2zGS0w

[Police Scotland Edinburgh @PSOSEdinburgh]

For further info please contact your crime prevention team at [email protected]
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[Police Scotland Edinburgh @PSOSEdinburgh]

With the clocks going back this Sunday now is the time to review your home security.

Secure your doors:
🔑 Keep keys out of sight
🚪 Check door locks
🪟 Secure windows and check locks are working

#HomeSecurity #CrimePrevention #DarkerNights

[Police Scotland Edinburgh @PSOSEdinburgh]

As the job-hunting season begins, it is important to protect yourself.
Spot the red flags:
•Vague job offers
•Big pay, little effort
•‘Trial tasks’ with a fee
•Pressure to act fast
Stay safe:
•Use trusted platforms
•Research companies
•Never pay to apply

[Police Scotland Edinburgh @PSOSEdinburgh]

Around 6.50am on Wednesday, 21 October we received a report of a motorbike theft on Darnell Road, Edinburgh.

A van believed to have been involved was traced a short time later in the Granton Road area but failed to stop for officers.

More: https://t.co/ENpErIKUDv

[Police Scotland @PoliceScotland]

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[Police Scotland Edinburgh @PSOSEdinburgh]

A man has been jailed for 12 years for a series of non-recent sexual and violent offences in Edinburgh.

Ian Whyte, 62, was sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 21 October.

He has also been placed on the sex offenders register.

More: https://t.co/I80QCgTPNv

[Police Scotland Edinburgh @PSOSEdinburgh]

For further info please contact your crime prevention team at [email protected]
Or visit - https://t.co/ickfpA4jXa
If you are considering purchasing security products we recommend those certified by https://t.co/tyhQym2kN7 or https://t.co/CMwf0t1g9c

[Police Scotland Edinburgh @PSOSEdinburgh]

With the clocks going back this Sunday, 25th October, check your home security.

☑️ Check lights and CCTV
☑️ Secure garden gates, sheds and garages
☑️ Lock away tools and bikes
☑️ Check door and window locks

For more advice, read the first comment.

[Police Scotland Edinburgh @PSOSEdinburgh]

Scammers can impersonate recruiters and HR teams to steal personal and financial information:

•Recruiters who say they’ve reviewed your CV even though you never sent it
•Pressure to act fast or pay to secure a role
•Vague coaching or CV services with no credentials

[Police Scotland Edinburgh @PSOSEdinburgh]

Officers from North West Edinburgh and across the city are carrying out bus and tram patrols, engaging with the public, tackling antisocial behaviour and helping passengers and drivers feel safe.

#TomorrowWeStillLiveHere

[Police Scotland Edinburgh @PSOSEdinburgh]

Report Fraud alert: Police forces being impersonated in scam calls using ‘spoofed’ phone numbers

[Report Fraud @reportfrauduk]

⚠️ Report Fraud is urging the public to stay alert to telephone scams that spoof Caller ID, following a rise in reports of fraudsters posing as police officers.

❌ The police will never call asking you to transfer money, or share personal/financial info
📞 Unsure if it's really the police calling you? Contact the police on 101 to check.
⛔ Don’t trust the Caller ID display on your phone – it’s not proof of ID.

Find out more: https://t.co/WviXXgh51v

[Police Scotland Edinburgh @PSOSEdinburgh]

Our North West community officer recently attended @Pirniehallps.
She worked alongside @Edinburgh_CC, @fire_scot, @Inspire_TW and @EdinComFood to deliver Discovery Camps for local families and their children.

[Police Scotland Edinburgh @PSOSEdinburgh]

Gayfield front counter will be closed to the public on the below dates:

Fri 23.10.26
Closed 2300-0700hrs

St Leonards will remain open for assistance.

[Police Scotland Edinburgh @PSOSEdinburgh]

Between 8am-12pm on Saturday, 24 October, the A8 west-bound carriageway will be closed between Edinburgh Airport and Newbridge Roundabout as part of enquiries following a fatal crash on Monday, 7 September.

Access to Edinburgh Airport will be maintained during this time.

[Police Scotland Edinburgh @PSOSEdinburgh]

Officers are appealing for information following a two-vehicle crash in Edinburgh.

The incident happened around 6.50pm on Monday, 19 October, 2026, on Marionville Road at the junction with Marionville Avenue.

More: https://t.co/rvpRuhtDu3

[Police Scotland Edinburgh @PSOSEdinburgh]

Community Relationships Specialist Md Rahman from Policing Together and EDI Officer Rebecca Conway were delighted to attend the 13th Edinburgh Durgotsav, organised by Sabash.
Thank you to Sabash for organising this fantastic event and for welcoming us.

[Police Scotland Edinburgh @PSOSEdinburgh]

Stop and Think – don’t click that link.

•Always type the web address directly it into your browser
•Treat one-time passcodes as carefully as you would your PIN
•If you don’t recognise spending on your account, contact your bank immediately.

[Police Scotland Edinburgh @PSOSEdinburgh]

A 29-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a serious assault in Edinburgh.

The incident happened within The Pitt, West Shore Road, Edinburgh, around 1am on Thursday, 25 June, 2026.

The woman will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date.

[Police Scotland Edinburgh @PSOSEdinburgh]

Got a link via text, email or DM? Stop and Think.

Criminals are sophisticated. They want your card details, and they can be convincing

Take your time to verify the web address by typing it into your browser.

#TakeFive #StopChallengeProtect #TypeDontTap