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…
Warning following fraud reports in Canterbury area
Kent residents are being warned to be vigilant against fraud attempts following two recent incidents near Canterbury. On Monday 31 January 2022, an elderly woman living in a village near…
‘Allo! ‘Allo! ‘Allo! conman at large in Maidstone having a crack at phone fraud
Investigators are reminding Maidstone residents to take care after a conman posing as a police officer called pensioners to persuade them to hand over their bank cards. On Monday 24…
Fake tickets sold for fictitious New Year’s Eve event in Gravesend
Festive party goers are being reminded to ensure their tickets for New Year’s Eve events are genuine following a report of a scam. Officers have been made aware that fake…