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Well, we all know about the fraudulent 'Gas Man'.  Now, it seems, the latest version is the 'Water Man' fraud!   According to the Spanish press, AGAMED, the local water company, have detected "False technicians selling water filters".   The report states that AGAMED are warning the public against these fraudsters who pass as water board inspectors, in a manner very simliar to the 'fraudulent gas man', gain admission to residents homes (at their invitation) and, once inside, insist that they purchase some kind of 'mineral filter' which, according to AGAMED is "unecessary and expensive".

The following information has been passed to the Policia Local in Torrevieja, Guardia Civil and also Policia Nacional.   Although this burglary took place in Torrevieja they could  operate on a wider radius.  Please be on the lookout for these thieves – they could well operate in your area. The robbery occurred on Calle Madame Curie at Urbanisation Durado in Torrevieja on 4th January.   The robbery involved 4 men, 3 entered the property, climbing over the Urbanisation gate, and the other was the getaway driver. The men were described as 2 slightly dark possibly Spanish with the other white, the driver of the car was also white. It is known that a television was stolen.   The car was a Silver Grey Ford Focus, number 3320FCF or FFC. The police attended within 10mins of the call being made on 112 and have put an alert onto there traffic system. If you see anything suspicious call 112 and let your Lead Coordinator know.

A meeting took place at the La Siesta local police station Torrevieja on Tuesday 27th September where Serafin Castellano, regional 'Minsister' for Police and Security for the Valencian Community met with Eduardo Gil councillor for police Torrevieja, mayor Eduardo Dolon, other police staff and members of the local community to highlight efforts in containing crime in the Valencian region. When asked about Neighbourhood Watch after his presentation Serafin Castellano was positive about our help particularly in that the autonomous police who patrol the Valencia area are very much aware of NHW, details were exchanged and they are interested in working with us alongside the Policía Local and Guardia Civil a further step forward for the safety and security of the Costa Blanca.