Callous fraudster who duped victims in north Kent is locked up
A fraudster who stole vehicles and attempted to sell them on has been jailed. Bradley Dobson posed as a buyer and agreed to purchase a white Ford Transit van from…
Suspected Sittingbourne fraudster targeted elderly victims
A man has been charged with defrauding and stealing from elderly victims who had employed him to carry out gardening work. On 7 September, it was reported that a quantity…
‘Great result!’-Suspected stolen goods recovered after Folkestone car stop
A car stopped by officers has resulted in the arrests of three people and the recovery of suspected stolen goods. During the afternoon of Tuesday 22 August 2023, Kent Police…
Illegal tobacco worth £18,000 seized from Maidstone shops
Seized cigarettes and tobacco Kent Trading Standards and Kent Police have seized 40,000 cigarettes and 50 kilos of rolling tobacco from two shops in Maidstone, following a joint operation on…
Fraud charge following Canterbury investigation
Suspect remanded in custody to appear at Canterbury Crown Court A suspect has been charged with fraud and going equipped to steal following an investigation by police in Canterbury. The…
Beware of ATM fraud in Larkfield
Library image If you live in Larkfield, be careful when using a cash machine. Someone has been messing with an ATM in London Road, on Saturday 8 July 2023. A…
‘Despicable’ fraudster gambled away £160,000 of elderly victims’ cash
A Maidstone fraudster who used almost £160,000 of victims’ money to fund a gambling habit has been jailed. Max Evans In 2015, Max Evans persuaded a pensioner he knew to…
Savvy residents hamper growth of Kent courier frauds
My Community Hub has warned of courier fraudsters who have recently targeted residents across Kent, especially those living in the East of the County. Fortunately, most people have realized that…
Fraudsters in East Kent tell victims a series of ‘elaborate’ lies
Residents are being warned to be vigilant against cold callers after attempts have been made to con people out of money. On Tuesday 30 May 2023, three people living in…