Herne Bay Resident targeted by Pet Micro Chip ScamThey had an email saying their pet’s microchip had expired and would become ‘unregistered’ Fortunately, they realised it was a scam as their pet is registered with a different company.
Pet microchips do not expire. They are designed to last for the duration of a pet’s life.
If you receive a scam message:
Do not click any links. Do not reply to the message. Do not share personal or payment details.
If you think you have been a victim of any type of scam, contact your bank immediately by calling 159 and report it the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 0808 223 1133. Kent residents targeted by a winter heating allowance scam.
The messages claim to be from DWP (Department of Work and Pensions) and promise a £300 payment will be deposited into your bank account if you click the link provided to submit your application.The link directs you to a realistic website under the control of the criminals, where they will look to steal your personal and financial data.
If you receive a scam message:
Do not click any links. Do not reply to the message. Do not share personal or payment details. If you think you have been a victim of any type of scam, contact your bank immediately by calling 159 and report it the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 0808 223 1133. Kent residents targeted by parking fine scam messages.These scam texts claim you have a Parking Charge Notice (PCN) or Penalty Charge for a parking offence.
They include urgent language, e.g. “Final warning!” or threats to your credit score, contain a link to a fake payment page, use company names that sound legitimate or pretend to come from an official source, like your local council or DVLA (they do not send fines by text).If you receive a scam message:
Do not click any links. Do not reply to the message. Do not share personal or payment details. If you think you have been a victim of a scam, contact your bank immediately by calling 159 or contact Citizens Advice consumer helpline 0808 223 1133. Tower Air Fryers sold via Argos, B&M Bargains, Poundland, Tesco and more presenting a risk of fire.The product may overheat and ignite during use.
Product DetailsBrand: Tower
Models: T17023 Tower 2.2Ltr Manual Air Fryer, T17061BLK Tower 4Ltr Manual Air Fryer, T17067 Tower 4Ltr Digital Air Fryer, T17087 Tower 2Ltr Compact Manual Air Fryer, T17129L Tower Vortx 8L Air Fryer (Lidl), and T17129 Tower Vortx 8L Air Fryer (Argos)
Advice for consumersThe product has been recalled from end users. Owners of affected products should stop using the product immediately and unplug it.