Inverness Crime Prevention Panel, exhibiting at the nursing “Freshers” exhibition at the Stirling University, situated in the grounds of Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, where inundated with requests for their “panic alarm” designed for personal protection.
Jim Ferguson, Panel Chairman said:
“It was amazing, as fast as Kevin unpacked them, they were gone!”
Jim went on to say:
“We were delighted to be able to talk to so many new student nurses who were concerned about protection from crime. Clearly, young people recognise that sophisticated criminals are likely to prey on young people, and they appreciate the help we are able to provide”
Barrie Haycock, a panel member, assisting at the event, said:
“Jim and I had been looking at the growing problem of “scams” operating in the area, and we were astonished to be approached by a student who exampled an elderly person who was in the process of arranging a transfer of £4,000 to criminal elements operating from Spain, using the common “you are a prize winner” ploy, as a scam.
Thankfully, the student had recognised the problem, and had taken early action to prevent the fraud, but we were able to provide leaflets supplied by Trading Standards explaining the scam so she could show the unfortunate victim that he was not alone, and the type of scam was widespread throughout the UK”.
The Highland Campus site has purpose built teaching accommodation and student flats.
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Chair: Jim Ferguson
Vice Chair: Liz Gilchrist
Secretary: Bob Roberts
Treasurer: Veronica Mitchell
