TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2017 Locally Owned www.star.kiwi A Star Media Event Star Media Award for teacher Tech-savvy Selwyn House teacher Simon Christie is an unsung hero Page 5 Page 12 Flame files finale After 518 columns Mark Thomas has one final message before retiring – use smoke alarms Sunday 18 March 2018 city2surf.co.nz Scammers target vulnerable • By Julia Evans ELDERLY IN Papanui are being targeted by phone and online scammers trying to get thousands of dollars from their bank accounts. Sergeant Paul Piper said the Papanui station was beginning to get a “reasonable amount” of complaints regarding scams – although at this stage no one had lost any money. “We’ve just had people concerned about being asked for personal details or bank account information.” He said scammers are aware the elderly are especially lonely over Christmas and want to talk, which is a worry as Papanui has the highest number of older people in the city. “Older people can be quite vulnerable during the holidays . . . they’re easily targeted and easy to get drawn in,” he said. Sergeant Piper said the scams can cause people to lose a lot of money if bank account details are handed over, and complaints are becoming “more frequent” in the lead-up to the holidays. “It comes in spates throughout the year but at this time especially . . . no one is ever going to call and ask for your bank account details. We’re just trying to get that word out there.” Papanui police and Age Concern ran a workshop, which addressed topics such as scamming this month, which Sergeant Piper said was a “fantastic thing.” “What I tell people is: ‘Have you ever tried ringing Microsoft or any of those companies yourself?’ It’s so hard to get through. They’re not going to be phoning you,” he said. Sergeant Piper said Papanui residents should also take extra care locking their homes if they’re going away for the holidays. Police had attended a number of home burglaries already, which was expected to increase as people head away. Body art by students inspires well-being Heaton Normal Intermediate School’s Sophie Carpentier was made a work of art by Daisy Tait during an exhibition showcasing drawings, paintings and photographs by students from around the city. One of the highlights was a korowai cloak made by Heaton pupils. “Some of our students, who do not find verbal expression easy, have shown themselves to be visually articulate through their art work,” Heaton’s visual art specialist Fiona Taylor said. Wishing all my clients a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. RAMP RACE DERBY & REMEMBRANCE CHAMPS BOXING DAY 6PM START Your Your agent, agent, Your Your home, home, Your Your future future LICENSED SALES CONSULTANT REAA 2008 Phone DEBBIE on 027 P 777 08000411 DEBBIE www.mylisting.co.nz ADULTS $20 Seniors $10 FAMILY PASS $40 Children $5 Under 5yrs free (2 adults & up to 4 children 14yrs & under) DOUBLEDAYS ROAD KAIAPOI INFOLINE 03 364 8833 WWW.WOODFORDGLEN.CO.NZ
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