Crime

Residents in an Ashford neighbourhood are being warned after a man posing as a window cleaner stole cash from a house.

The man called at a number of addresses in the Cygnet Way area on the afternoon of Friday 10 July offering to clean windows.

One household took up his offer and after he had been invited in to fetch some water to clean the windows, they noticed a purse was missing from their living room. By the time they noticed the purse had gone, the man had left the area. (more…)

Here are tips to protect your identity and cash from online scammers: (more…)

Phone scams typically involve fraudsters deceiving people into believing they are speaking to a police officer, a member of bank staff, or a representative of another trusted agency, such as a government department.

Usually the fraudster will convince an individual that they have been a victim of fraud, and will ask for personal and financial information in order to gain access to their account.
Beware giving bank details (more…)

Don’t be caught cold by investment scams: take your time, get independent advice www.fca.org.uk/register #scamaware

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We’re taking part in Scams Awareness Month 2015. Find out more by visiting the Citizens Advice website