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How should I defrost my car?
Turn on the engine. It sounds obvious, but before you do anything get your engine on. The most effective way of de-icing your car is to turn on the heater and let the warm air circulate.
Get rid of any snow on the bodywork and especially on the roof of your vehicle.
Use a brush to wipe off all the snow from the car, making sure the front grille is clear.
Start de-icing the outside. Make sure you keep a scraper and some de-icer in the car for mornings when you are stuck. As the engine warms the car from the inside get scraping from the outside.
Don’t wipe windows with your hands – your mitts will leave greasy smudges.
Never use boiling water on glass. The rapid expansion and contraction of the ice can cause the screen to crack.
Wait until all the glass is clear before you drive off
Be absolutely sure your car is safe to drive before you head out in the icy weather.
Remember that, a running car with the keys in the ignition is a thief’s dream.
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| It appears that another scam is circulating relating to Covid-19
A fake NHS text has recently been circulating advising people that they’re eligible to apply for the COVID-19 vaccine. It states that you have been identified as being eligible to apply for the vaccine and includes a link to follow for more information and to apply. The website that this link leads to is a fake NHS website that looks extremely convincing. It asks for personal details as well as bank details to ‘check your identity’. Currently, the Covid vaccine is being offered to those most at risk from coronavirus. More information on how you will be contacted can be found at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/coronavirus-vaccine/ For more information on COVID-19 related scams, please visit: http://www.durham.gov.uk/covid-scams |
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| Durham County Council have received reports of residents receiving a text message advising; that they may be eligible to claim a Covid-19 grant. This message contains a link to a website which looks very similar to a Durham County Council webpage.
Durham County Council will never ask you to share these details and will never contact you by text regarding support payments. You may receive a letter or email from Durham County Council, offering support in response to your application for Covid-19 support payments. Further information about support related to Covid-19 is available at: http://www.durham.gov.uk/article/22971/Covid-19-support-for-residents. If you receive any contact that claims to be from Durham County Council, that you are unsure is genuine, please contact us on 03000 260 260. More information on our Corporate Fraud Team can be found at: http://www.durham.gov.uk/counterfraud and the team can contacted by email at corporatefraudteam@durham.gov.uk |
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| Message Sent By Susie Blake (Police , Partnerships Officer, Durham Constabulary) |
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| The message will tell you that you have a pending amount due which will expire on a particular date
These scam texts and email often look very real |
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| Message Sent By Susie Blake (Police , Partnerships Officer, Durham Constabulary) |