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  New Scam Alert, be careful out there...

  Kingsclere, Newbury, Hampshire

  Article by: Clerk to the Councillors

  Urgent - Ticketing Scam – Queen Elizabeth Country Park – Halloween Event #FraudFree2026 - Hampshire Alert

  Kingsclere Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 26 Sep 26
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  Winter Fuel Payment scam alert

  Detling, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Wendy Licence, Clerk to the Council

  Winter Fuel Payment scams often start earlier than people think. Last year, criminals targeted UK adults between August and October, and th...

  Detling Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 25 Sep 26
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  SCAM ALERT - KFAS Fraud Alerts

  Darenth, Dartford, Kent

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  Source: Kent Police, Prevent and Protect Fraud Officer, Prevent And Protect Team via My Community Voice Dear Resident, Please see this wee...

  Darenth Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 23 Sep 26
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  🚨 Fraud Alert: Could That Police Call Be a Scam?

  Uffington, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

  Article by: Parish Clerk

  There has been a significant increase in reports of fraudsters contacting residents by telephone and falsely claiming to be police officers....

  Uffington Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 23 Aug 26
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  Ask Silver Scam Checker

  Toller Porcorum, Dorchester, Dorset

  Article by: Clare Smith

  Recommended by Dorset Police, Ask Silver is an AI-powered scam checker that consumers can use to check if something is a scam or not. It is ...

  Toller Porcorum Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 14 Aug 26
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  Parking scams using QR Codes

  Dalton-Le-Dale, Seaham, Durham

  Article by: Clerk to Dalton-le-Dale Parish Council

  Plrease remember that drivers parking in Durham County Council owned car parks or street meters can only pay for parking via cash or card or...

  Dalton-le-Dale Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 19 Jul 26
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  The Fraud & Scam Bulletin JULY 2026

  Diddlebury, Craven Arms, Shropshire

  Article by: Clive Martyn

  Your monthly update direct from West Mercia Police on the latest scams and frauds

  Diddlebury Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 8 Jul 26
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  The Fraud & Scam Bulletin JULY 2026

  Ticklerton, Church Stretton, Shropshire

  Article by: Clive Martyn

  Your monthly update direct from West Mercia Police on the latest scams and frauds

  Eaton Under Heywood   |  

  Posted: 8 Jul 26
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  Hampshire Alert - Suspicious activity on your account scam

  Kingsclere, Newbury, Hampshire

  Article by: Clerk to the Councillors

  Click here for more details "Suspicious Activity On Your Account" #FraudFree2026 - Hampshire Alert

  Kingsclere Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 23 Jun 26
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  A message from Maidstone Borough Council - Scam Email 'Parking Services'

  Ulcombe, Maidstone, Kent

  Article by: Clerk to Ulcombe Parish Council

  We are writing to make you aware of a phishing email currently circulating, which may affect residents in your area. Maidstone Borough C...

  Ulcombe Parish Council   |  

  Posted: 11 May 26