MP Tracey Crouch teams up with Kent Police offering over 55s fraud prevention advice
Advice on what people can do to prevent becoming a victim of fraud was issued to the over 55s at an event held in Chatham. Officers were invited to attend…
Don’t get tricked – 20,000 people fell victim to remote access scams last year!
More than £50 million was lost last year to scams where victims are tricked into handing over control of their computer or smartphone to criminals. New data from Action Fraud,…
‘Be wary’ warning after crooked calls reported in Canterbury and Thanet
Residents in Thanet and Canterbury are being reminded to be wary following reports of attempts to obtain money by people posing as police officers. Scammers On Monday 21 March 2022,…
Kent rogue trader jailed after tricking and coercing pensioners out of thousands of pounds
A prolific rogue trader has been jailed after repeatedly targeting elderly residents living in areas including Romney Marsh, Swale and Medway. Tony Saunders tricked and coerced several pensioners into paying…
Telephone tricksters target Tonbridge pensioners
Tonbridge residents are reminded to be vigilant after phone fraudsters posing as police officers made attempts to trick pensioners into revealing their bank details. On Monday 21 February 2022, two…
Be alert to rogue traders operating in Kent after Storm Eunice
Following Storm Eunice and the continuing high winds, Kent residents are warned be alert to rogue traders knocking on their doors. Kent Trading Standards have received reports of over-priced repairs…
Unfeeling fraudsters jailed after more than £400,000 stolen from elderly victims in Kent
Fraudsters who stole more than £400,000 from six victims have been jailed for a combined total of nine years. Sonny Maughan and Emmanuel Scarrott used a variety of deceptive techniques…