Residents in East Farleigh and Tonbridge are being targeted by cold callers claiming to work for a charity.

One cold caller knocked on resident properties, claiming to be from Heart of Kent Hospice. The charity confirmed they do not send out cold callers seeking donations.

The second cold caller repeatedly visited a resident’s home, claiming to be from a deaf charity but had no documents to prove he was working with the charity. They also wanted information about a neighbour.

What to do?
Watch out❗ Never respond to cold callers knocking on your door.

Report cold callers to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

For free advice, contact Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 0808 223 1133.

Make sure you tell friends and relatives. Not everyone is aware of how cold callers can target us.

DOORSTEP CRIME IS FINANCIAL ABUSE

Help us prevent vulnerable people from becoming victims of doorstep crime and financial abuse. Watch the video and learn to spot the signs of doorstep crime and financial abuse. Please help to protect your family members, neighbours and friends.

We know doorstep criminals tell us our roof tiles are loose, our chimney stacks are dangerous, our trees are diseased and our driveways need jet washing.

Help keep your community safe. Report doorstep criminals as soon as you see them or tell your local Community Warden or Police Officer.

Even if you’re not sure if they are a criminal tell us anyway, we want to know.

For advice and to report issues to KCC Trading Standards contact Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 0808 223 1133