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…
Rogue traders selling fake goods operating across west Kent
Shoppers in west Kent are being warned about suspected fake goods being sold by rogue traders. Kent Police and KCC Trading Standards have responded to reports that fraudsters are targeting…
90-year-old man helps police after reported fraud in Margate
Officers investigating fraud have made two arrests following a suspicious incident in Margate. A man in his 90s living in the Cliftonville area contacted Kent Police on Wednesday 24 November…
Vigilant Maidstone cops save elderly woman falling victim to £45,000 fraud
An elderly woman was saved from handing over £45,000 to fraudsters thanks to vigilant Kent Police officers. At around 2pm on Tuesday 23 November 2021, it was reported that a…
HMRC warns customers about Self Assessment tricksters
As HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) prepares to issue emails and SMS to Self Assessment customers, the department is reminding them to be on their guard after nearly 800,000 tax-related…