Johnstone & Renfrew Police

We’ve changed our Twitter names and handles in Renfrewshire & Inverclyde. This account is no longer in use. Please follow @PSOSRenfrew for your local updates 📣

Are you worried that a friend or someone you know may be being exploited through County Lines activity? Follow this link to spot the signs of county lines crimestoppers-uk.org/fearless/more-…

Be #ScamAware of cold calls saying that your Amazon subscription has expired or that a suspicious purchase has been made. Amazon will never cold call and ask you to provide personal/account details Read more in our #ScamShare bulletin➡️ #Recent4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">mailchi.mp/0b76bd46d0f3/t…

Police are appealing for witnesses following a suspicious fire at a flat in Johnstone. See more - ow.ly/VTu650NnKNm

Line by line criminals build a profile until they hit the jackpot. Stop and think, don’t give your money and information to a criminal. 🔐 Check out the @TakeFive #ScamBingo to see if you can keep your house safe. #StopChallengeProtect ✋☝️👊

When you’re buying things online … •Always pay by card, not bank transfer. •See the item in person if buying from social media. •Ask yourself, is a deal too good to be true? More ➡️ getsafeonline.org/howtomake15kin…

You can learn about different types of crimes at fearless.org and keep yourself informed crimestoppers-uk.org/fearless/more-…

Happy Sign Language Week! Did you know you can contact us using British Sign Language? In an emergency, use @999BSL_UK ⬇ 999bsl.co.uk/download/ If it is not an emergency, use @ContactScotland ⬇ contactscotland-bsl.org

Have you experienced a doorstep scam in the past year? Have you lost any money or had to have remedial work done due to a rogue trader? We're running a #ShutOutScammers survey throughout March and we want to hear from you! Take part ➡️ forms.office.com/e/aSHHdTBqrB

On #IWD2023 we pay tribute to all the women who work in our organisation, and help keep Scotland safe. We’d like more women to join. Interested? Sign up to our online info event aimed at women Wed 15 March, 6.30pm-8.00pm. Email RecruitmentPositiveActionTeam@scotland.police.uk.

We’re appealing to everyone to reach out to vulnerable neighbours, friends and families. Call us to arrange a free Home Fire Safety Visit for you or someone you know who may be isolated or at greater risk from fire. Call 0800 0731 999 Or text ‘FIRE’ to 80800 #MakeTheCall

There are five groups or protected characteristics covered by the hate crime legislation. Disability Race Religion or belief Sexual Orientation Transgender Identity. You can find out more information about hate crime here - bit.ly/3GT9Yxx

Find out how Emily makes £15,000 a month selling online 👇 getsafeonline.org/howtomake15kin…

If you know or suspect WHO is exploiting a child or vulnerable adult or involved in the production/sale of drugs you can speak up 100% anonymously at Fearless.org More info: bit.ly/3EhRAhm

Have you heard any of these doorstep scams? "We're offering a special deal on landscaping: only available today" "Your roof needs urgent repairs" "You can get a government grant for a free boiler" Please let us know through our #ShutOutScammers survey: forms.office.com/e/aSHHdTBqrB

In every crowd of young people there can be one person who is putting on a happy face even they are being harmed or abused. If you’re being abused, ask a friend to help you #speakup to a trusted adult Find out more at childprotection.scot/speak-up/ and watch their short video. 👨🏻‍💻

Our collection of #ScamShare PDFs focus on common scams: 📦Deliveries 👛Banking 💻Amazon ☎️HMRC 📺 TV Licensing 🏆Prize draws 👛PayPal 📶Telecoms providers 💡Energy 🗨️WhatsApp 📺Warranties 🚗DVLA 🎫Ticketing 💻Remote Access 🚪Doorstep scams 🗂️Business ➡️tsscot.co.uk/scamshare/

Some children put on a bit of a mask to hide that they’re having a bad time. If you, or any of your friends, are being abused or neglected, try and ask an adult you trust for help #speakup Find out more at childprotection.scot/speak-up/ @childprotectsco

Often serious organised crime gangs target and exploit vulnerable young people to move their drugs for them, so that they don’t get caught. More info: bit.ly/3EhRAhm

Some children put on a happy face, even if they’re being neglected or abused. If that’s happening to you, or to a friend, it’s important to ask for help and #speakup. Find out more at childprotection.scot/speak-up/ and watch their short video. 👨🏻‍💻 Child Protection Scotland