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Good Morning Sevenoaks Wards,
We have been investigating a rise in financial fraud cases, where victims are contacted via telephone and asked to hand over money as part of a supposed investigation. These scams predominantly target vulnerable individuals or those with limited computer literacy. The fraudsters often present a convincing story, sometimes even providing details of legitimate professionals.
Please be aware that police and legitimate fraud investigators will never ask you to transfer or hand over money to a stranger. Here are some important points to remember: If you are contacted by someone claiming to be from the police, a bank, or a fraud department requesting money or asking you to purchase digital currency or gift cards, please exercise caution. In the event of a telephone call, it is advisable to terminate the call and then dial the legitimate number yourself. If you doubt the authenticity of a police officer in person, you can call 999 to confirm their identity. For telephone or email contacts, you can verify by calling 101. Further information on verifying an officer's identity can be found online here: (How to check an officer's identity | Kent Police) If you have family or friends who you may think are likely to be victims of fraud, please pass on this advice. Please continue to report all types of fraud to Action Fraud, either online at (Action Fraud) or via telephone 0300 123 2040. This is the dedicated national fraud and cybercrime reporting centre, staffed by specialist investigators who triage reports and collate information with police data.
Kind Regards Harry | ||||
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