Welcome to 2023, let’s make it a safe one. Knowing what scams, doorstep criminals or unsafe goods are on the market can help keep you safe. Make sure you tell friends, relatives and neighbours. The more informed we become the less vulnerable we are to these criminals. Stay safe and enjoy the festive season.Kind regards
Victim Safeguarding Officer
Over Christmas we made many purchases and fraudsters are targeting us all. Please be alert to phone calls pretending to be from your bank or card company.An automated call claiming a suspicious transaction has occurred on your account and needs to be verified. You are told to press a number on your phone to speak to an agent who is actually the fraudster. THIS IS A SCAM.Neither banks nor the police will ever contact asking for your online banking password or for you to transfer money to a new account for fraud reasons.To report and get advice contact Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 0808 223 1133.
We have received information of a doorstep criminal calling at homes in Kennington Road in Ashford, Kent. They are offering to cut down trees for no charge claiming to be from the NHS and targeting older home owners.
- Always say no to cold callers
- Report to Kent Police on 101
- If they refuse to leave or are aggressive dial 999
Report cold callers to Kent Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111If you need work done on your property choose a safe trader Trading Standards Checked https://tschecked.kent.gov.uk/
A person will typically reply to an advert for a fast loan and will have their application approved regardless of their credit history.Before they receive the loan, they are told they must pay an upfront fee to cover insurance for the loan. Once this fee is paid, the victim does not hear from the company again and the loan is never received. Report scams and get free scams advice from Citizens Advice on 0808 223 1133.
Kent resident targeted by job scam, after being promised a high income employment they needed to pay a deposit before starting work. The initial payment was made, they were told to pay more.The resident refused to pay and asked for their money back, however the scammers have not responded.Report scams and get free scams advice from Citizens Advice on 0808 223 1133.
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