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  • 26-01-26 Kent Police Fraud Alerts

    26-01-26 Kent Police Fraud Alerts

    Chart Sutton, Maidstone, Kent
    Article by: Parish Clerk - Steve Hill

    Hello Everyone, Find attached 5 KFAS fraud alerts. Please feel free to share with family and friends and via your own social media. Kind ...

    Chart Sutton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 27 Jan 26
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    Courier Fraud

    Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Clerk (clerk@cliffsend-pc.gov.uk)

    January 2026 - Criminals are calling residents of Kent in particular residents in Whitstable and Ramsgate however this could spread across ...

    Cliffsend Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Jan 26
  • West Mercia Police December Fraud Bulletin

    West Mercia Police December Fraud Bulletin

    Llanfair Waterdine, Knighton, Shropshire
    Article by: Clerk to the Parish Council

    CHRISTMAS SHOPPING No sooner has the threat of Black Friday passed, that we enter the full-on Christmas shopping period, and once again the ...

    Llanfair Waterdine Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 11 Dec 25
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    Fraud Prevention Talk - The Ash Tree - Thursday, 11 December 2025 - 7pm

    Ashendon, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Police Community Support Officer, Andrew Wight, will be talking about the prevention of, and protection from fraud and scams, in the Ash Tre...

    Ashendon Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 5 Dec 25
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    Fraud Prevention Talk - The Ash Tree - Thursday, 11 December 2025 - 7pm

    Ashendon, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
    Article by: Parish Clerk

    Police Community Support Officer, Andrew Wight, will be talking about the prevention of, and protection from fraud and scams, in the Ash Tre...

    Ashendon Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 5 Dec 25
  • 🚨 Courier Fraud Alert: Criminals Impersonating Police Officers 🚨

    🚨 Courier Fraud Alert: Criminals Impersonating Police Officers 🚨

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    There have been new reports of residents in Kent being contacted by criminals claiming to be Police Officers investigating financial crimes!...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 23 Oct 25
  • Action Fraud Notice: Protect yourself from payment diversion fraud when buying a new property

    Action Fraud Notice: Protect yourself from payment diversion fraud when buying a new property

    Ripe, Lewes, East Sussex
    Article by: Stephanie Dubas

    New Scam Alert: Protect yourself from payment diversion fraud when buying a new property. City of London Police and Action Fraud, the natio...

    Chalvington with Ripe Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 7 Oct 25
  • Latest 5 Frauds from Kent Police

    Latest 5 Frauds from Kent Police

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Please find attached 5 fraud alerts, one relates to Rogue Traders and a request for assistance. Feel free to share with family and friends ...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 3 Oct 25
  • Courier Fraud Alert

    Courier Fraud Alert

    Manston, Ramsgate, Kent
    Article by: Elizabeth J. Carr BA(Hons) MBA - Parish Clerk & RFO

    Over the last few days, Kent Police have received several reports of Courier Fraud, a police impersonation scam, across East and North Kent....

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 25 Sep 25
  • 🚨 FRAUD ALERT: Rise in Investment Scam Calls 🚨

    🚨 FRAUD ALERT: Rise in Investment Scam Calls 🚨

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Residents of Kent are urged to stay vigilant following a significant increase in scam calls offering fraudulent investment opportunities!...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Sep 25