Fraud prevention advice was given to residents at a supported living accommodation in Rochester by specialist staff from Kent Police’s Economic Crime Unit. The force’s Prevent and Protect officers Steve…
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…
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,…
From left to right are Community Liaison Officer Claire Croucher and Fraud Prevention Officer Sophie Carroll Fraud prevention talks by Kent Police have been taking place in Sittingbourne to help…
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,…
Residents are warned to be vigilant following a report of a bogus tradesman who tried to enter a property near Maidstone. The suspect is alleged to have claimed he worked…
Fraudsters posing as police officers have stolen almost £9,000 from elderly people in two recent incidents in Tunbridge Wells. Neighbours and relatives are being urged to be on guard against…
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…
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…
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…
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