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AN IMPORTANT WARNING
AN email arrived in our inbox yesterday from a prominent local person, known to our organisation. The email said, “Do you have time to chat over email?”
Our response was in the affirmative, with an offer to chat over the phone if needed.
They replied, “Thanks for the response, I’m reaching out to ask for a favor. I need to get an Apple gift card for my niece, who is diagnosed with stage 4 mesothelioma cancer. It's her birthday but I can't do this now because I'm currently out of town. I tried purchasing it online, but unfortunately, I got no luck on that. I was wondering if you could purchase it at any store around you, supermarket or ordering it online through Apple, prezzee or eBay and have it sent directly to her email. I’ll refund you, just let me know if you’re able to assist.”
This rang alarm bells and led to checking the email address it had been sent from. It was similar to the address of the person known to us, but not the same. Someone in the office had also seen the person in town just an hour earlier.
The email was sent from a scammer. We decided to mess with them a little bit.
We enquired about the address they would like the gift card sent to, and this was willingly supplied by the scammer.
“Thank you so much. I want you to get $200 Apple gift card, you can order the gift cards to her email address [***] and forward the order confirmation to me once done. The delivery date should be ‘now’ so it will be delivered five mins after been ordered. Message I want is ‘Happy Birthday you deserve the best.’”
We replied, “Done,” and followed up half an hour later with a ‘Whoops, I think I sent it to the wrong email address.”
They responded, “Thank you so much. She has not received any Apple gift card, so you will need to reorder another one for her. Don’t worry I will refund you all. Here is her email address [***].”
We enquired about whether the money would be refunded in cash tomorrow, and of course they said it would be, along with a further request to “forward the confirmation once it’s done.”
We asked whether the gift card should be in Euros or American dollars.
The scammer replied, “Send it in Euros she has a way of using it.”
We offered to call and confirm the details. They said, “No, I’m currently busy at the moment please go ahead and place the order.”
We said, “I just want to confirm the message to include. I'll call you in five mins. Just a really quick call.”
The reply was, “I’m currently using my computer at the moment so I can’t receive call. Here is the message you will include: happy birthday you deserve the best.”
Of course, we didn’t send the money.
These scammers impersonate people, even our local people, and prey on kindness.
If you receive a similar email, please don’t be fooled. Check the email address against the email address you have for the person you know, and give them a call if you’re not sure.
Always be extremely wary of anyone asking for a gift card to be emailed.
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🌳 STREET TREE IMPROVEMENTS COMING TO NIHIL STREET 🌳
🌿 Council’s arborist has identified 14 Liquid Amber trees along Nihil Street, between Grant Street and Albert Street, for removal. These trees have outgrown the site and are not suitable beneath powerlines.
🌳 To improve safety and the streetscape, the trees will be replaced and additional planting will take place, including 30 Chinese Pistachio trees suited to areas beneath powerlines, and 30 Liquid Amber trees planted in suitable locations away from powerlines.
🚧 Works are scheduled from late April to mid to late June 2026. During this time, residents may notice short term contractor activity and minor disruptions within work zones. Property access will be maintained at all times.
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We pause to remember - Lynette, Glen, Josh and Kevin.
They were serving and protecting our community when tragically their lives were cut short on 22 April 2020.
Today and always our thoughts are with their loved ones and colleagues.
💙Constable Glen Humphris
💙 Constable Josh Prestney
💙 Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor
💙Senior Constable Kevin King
They will always be remembered.
In 2025 the Blue Ribbon Foundation and our Peninsula Branch dedicated the new ECMO ICU unit at Frankston Hospital in their honour. Their memory will live on and save many lives.
#WeRememberThem #HonouringtheirService
Blue Ribbon Foundation - Peninsula
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Rebecca Parker is wanted by police.
A warrant has been issued for the 53-year-old’s arrest in relation to multiple breaches of court orders.
Parker is known to frequent the Murrindindi, Yarra Ranges, and Maroondah areas.
Anyone with information on Parker’s current whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at
www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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