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  • BBC Scam Safe Roadshow

    BBC Scam Safe Roadshow

    Ditton, Aylesford, Kent
    Article by: Mrs Nicola Greenaway

    The BBC Scam Safe Road Show is coming to Ditton Community Centre on Wednesday 26th November 2025. They will be live from 10am.

    Ditton Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 25 Nov 25
  • 🚨 New Smishing (text) Scam Alert! 🚨

    🚨 New Smishing (text) Scam Alert! 🚨

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    There have been new reports of criminals sending fake text messages claiming to be from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DSVA). Thes...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 21 Nov 25
  • Neighbourhood Watch - Scam Detection Tool

    Neighbourhood Watch - Scam Detection Tool

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

    Dear resident, Today, Get Safe Online has launched a new scam detection tool on their website. If you are suspicious of a text, email or ...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Oct 25
  • 🚨 WARNING: Police Impersonation Scam Across Kent 🚨

    🚨 WARNING: Police Impersonation Scam Across Kent 🚨

    South Darenth, Dartford, Kent
    Article by: Lisa Johnson

    Criminals are calling residents of Kent pretending to be police officers. This is known as a Courier Fraud. They may claim to be from Kent o...

    Horton Kirby & South Darenth Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 10 Oct 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
  • Age UK Scam Proof Event

    Age UK Scam Proof Event

    Mollington, Chester, Cheshire
    Article by: Muna Clough

    Scam Proof on Monday 20th October 2025. 13:00-15:00hrs at The Civic Hall, Ellesmere Port. CH65 0AZ. The Age UK Cheshire Scams Awareness an...

    Mollington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 7 Sep 25
  • How to spot parcel delivery scams

    How to spot parcel delivery scams

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Citizens Advice Swale

    Parcel delivery scams are becoming increasingly common. They are known as phishing scams, and aim to trick you into giving away your persona...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 1 Aug 25
  • FRAUD ALERT - Winter Heating Allowance Scam

    FRAUD ALERT - Winter Heating Allowance Scam

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

    🔥 Winter Heating Allowance Scam 🔥 We are warning residents of Kent to be on high alert for a fraudulent text message claiming to be from...

    Manston Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 29 Jul 25
  • Looks Like Amazon. Acts Like a Scam.

    Looks Like Amazon. Acts Like a Scam.

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    Amazon have reported that there has been an increase in customers reporting fake emails about Amazon Prime membership subscriptions. Amazo...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 14 Jul 25
  • Scam Awareness Talk by Citizens Advice Bureau

    Scam Awareness Talk by Citizens Advice Bureau

    Droxford, Southampton, Hampshire
    Article by: Ailsa Duckworth, Parish Clerk

    Have you had an offer to invest some money, met someone online who is now asking for money or been told your bank account has been compromis...

    Droxford Village Community   |  
    Posted: 2 Jul 25