Kent Fraud Alert System
Cliffsend Parish Council
Current Scams
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REMEMBER – CALL 159 TO STOP FRAUD
What is it?
It is a fraud prevention hotline designed to protect people from being manipulated and scammed.
The 159 number enables current account customers to connect with their bank safely and securely when they receive an unexpected, suspicious or fraudulent call.
The service now includes businesses from across the banking, technology and telecoms sectors, including HSBC, Santander, Lloyds, Meta, Microsoft and Google, BT, TalkTalk and Three.
Is it successful?
Between its launch in September 2001 and April 2022, there have been 75,000 calls made to the 159 number
The message behind the service is simple, if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call about a financial matter from someone who claims to be from your bank, the police or any other authority figure, then Stop, hang up and then call 159
Contact Information
Clerk (clerk@cliffsendpc.org)
- 07849 160192
Find Cliffsend Parish Council
Cliffsend Village Hall, Foads Lane, Cliffsend, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 5JH
Additional Information
If you require a response from the Parish Council, please ensure that you give your name and contact details in any correspondence.