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…
Police swiftly arrest suspected rogue traders caught after chimney scam in Faversham
Two suspected rogue traders have been swiftly arrested following allegations they duped a pensioner into withdrawing money from a Faversham bank. The victim, aged in her 80s, was initially cold…
Kent ATM users warned to beware after spike in card thefts at cash machines
Cash machine users are reminded to stay vigilant following a series of distraction thefts across Kent. Officers are investigating numerous reports where pensioners and other members of the public have…
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…
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…
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,…