‘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…
Medway man arrested after burglaries and thefts from Kent farms
Investigators from the Kent Crime Squad have arrested a man suspected to be responsible for multiple rural burglaries and thefts in north and west Kent. Between 10 July 2022 and…
Warning over attempted frauds by ‘bogus police’ in Whitstable
Library image East Kent residents are being warned to be vigilant against cold callers following three incidents in Whitstable. On Wednesday 10 May 2023, three people living in the area…
Woman who defrauded victim in her 90s is jailed
A woman who defrauded an elderly victim out of thousands of pounds has been jailed following an investigation by Kent Police. Amanda Farr redirected money the victim had transferred to…
Two women jailed for £289,000 scam of Rochester business
Two female fraudsters have been jailed after they used company credit cards and accounts to clear personal debt and buy luxury items for themselves. Over the course of five years,…
Hythe residents warned over rogue traders jet washing roofs
Residents are advised to be vigilant after rogue traders were reported in Hythe and Dymchurch. On Tuesday 28 March 2023, Kent Police received two reports of a group of men…
Be Alert! WhatsApp scam locks you out of your account
Action Fraud is warning WhatsAPP users over criminals targeting them by posing as a friend and asking for a security code. Action Fraud received 60+reports relating to scam The scam…
Prolific Medway burglar behind bars after two-week crime spree
A prolific burglar is starting a prison sentence following a Medway crime spree. Over a fortnight, Paul Freeman targeted victims, often overnight, in Rochester, Chatham and Gillingham. Just before midnight…