Communities in the Highlands are being warned of a scam which led to the theft of ten thousand pounds from an Inverness resident.
The scam involves a fraudulent phone call, claiming to be from the victim’s bank or financial institution, advising of activity on their account. The person is then asked to visit their bank, withdraw money and pass it to a courier, who will ask for a password. They are told this is part of an inquiry into bank staff.
Police Scotland are urging residents to raise awareness by sharing this information. Anyone who thinks they may have fallen victim to this scam is asked to contact 101.
The threatened strike by Stagecoach drivers this month has been averted after their union, Unite, negotiated an acceptable pay deal.
Drivers will receive a rise of seven point five per cent on their basic pay for the year from July 2024. From July 2025 the hourly rate will increase by two percent – or the rate of inflation – whichever is higher and overtime rates will also increase.
Stagecoach provides bus services in Inverness and surrounding areas, Skye and Orkney.
Tomorrow, Wednesday 20th November, sees two well respected members of Gairloch community laid to their rest.
The funeral of Hector MacDonald will take place at Gairloch Church of Scotland at 11.00 am.
Family and friends are warmly invited. Family flowers only but donations, if desired, can be made to Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance.
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The funeral of Dave Caddell, PE and Guidance Teacher at Gairloch High School, will take place at 2.30pm in the funeral home of William T Fraser and Son, Culduthel Road, Inverness. All welcome.
Both services will be live streamed. The links are below:
Hector MacDonald https://youtube.com/live/P06lAG23hf0?feature=share
Dave Caddell https://youtube.com/live/P06lAG23hf0?feature=share
