Thank you for the replies to my earlier post.
Just to let everyone know that I did contact the police about the letter I had received, and the nature of the situation was investigated for me, so I could pass on the information to anyone else who may have had the letter.
The app is legitimate, and is on open forum for anyone to access, it's prime function being to collect contact details for advertising purposes. But, and it is a big BUT, the forum is not monitored or regulated. This means that it lends itself to being open to bullying or abuse, without any comeback if it happens. Also, it discloses personal details of individuals to an open forum.
The general message was that it was NOT ADVISED, and if you want to use a local forum, stick to one that is monitored and regulated, like this one.
Can anyone suggest how we get this information to other villagers who may not read this chatbox.?

Barbara Mason

I have also received one.
Did you guys get that letter yesterday re a CM neighbourhood app?
I think is might be some cyber Spam trying to get peoples details.
We binned it as we think we have all the info we need with the website etc but just wanted to flag it as it might be something we need to check out and warn people about.

Shaun

Hi Barbara – Yes we received one aswell, I have looked into it myself and it seems that it is a business trying to get loads of emails to send adverts to – so everybody please beware!!

PJ

Has anyone else received a letter through the post about a supposed free app called Nextdoor Church Minshull? It includes a website address and a download code to join (which expires in 7 days). I am EXTREMELY dubious about it as nobody has mentioned anything about such a thing. If it is something that the village is organising, then why not advertise it on this site? That is my reasoning. If I don't hear anything in a couple of days I shall report it to the police!

Barbara.

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