Third man jailed after attempted Thanet cash machine fraud
Library image A third man has been jailed for a scam in which a group tried to steal bank cards and details of cash machine users in Thanet. Attaul Qayyum,…
Suspected rogue trader arrested in Thanet over needless roof repair
A suspected rogue trader has been arrested after a van was stopped by Kent Police officers in Thanet. The vehicle had been linked to an incident in Westgate in April…
Pensioner scammed of ‘£8,000’ in Swanley ‘courier fraud’
Images have been issued of a man officers would like to identify after money was stolen from a pensioner scammed by fraudsters. The money was collected by a courier from…
Fraud advice given to residents living near Ashford
Fraud advice has been given to residents in the Headcorn, Tenterden and Biddenden areas at the latest community protection event attended by Kent Police. During the event at Chart Hills…
Prolific burglar caught on CCTV targeting home in Sheppey
A prolific burglar has been jailed after he was caught on CCTV targeting a home in Sheppey. During the afternoon of 27 September 2021, Alfie Chambers entered an address in…
ABC of fraud awareness helps older people in Kent keep ahead of scammers
The event held in Yalding – A community protection event has been held near Maidstone aimed at helping older people identify and avoid fraudsters. Residents and relatives who attended the…
Images issued following £25,000 ‘SIM swap’ phone fraud report in Dartford
Library image – Kent Police Officers investigating a high-value ‘SIM swap fraud’ have released images of a man who may be able to assist them. A SIM swap fraud is…
Yeoman House residents in Rochester given fraud prevention advice
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…
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…