KCC Scam Updates

When applying for jobs always check who you are sending your personal information to and that it is a legitimate recruiter.

For advice and to report contact Citizens Advice on consumer helpline 0808 223 1133 or report to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.

⛔ We have received information that Kent residents have received emails claiming to be from the DVLA asking them to fill out a form and provide bank account details.

🚨 This is a scam.

The resident noticed the website address appeared to be wrong and that DVLA do not usually ask for bank account details so they did not open the form.

For advice and to report contact Citizens Advice on consumer helpline 0808 223 1133 or report to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.

⛔ Kent resident recently purchased a ‘car history report’ online. The link provided by the scammers did not work and showed a error page of code. No car history was ever given.

🚨 This is a scam.

When the resident looked on their bank statement they had been charged a different amount to that quoted at the time of purchase.

For advice and to report contact Citizens Advice on consumer helpline 0808 223 1133 or report to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.

Watch out for these scam emails claiming you’ve won a free air fryer. The websites the emails link to are designed to steal your contact info and payment details.

✅ Report suspicious emails by forwarding them to: report@phishing.gov.uk

⚠️ This includes chilled pastry products from Asda, Aldi, Tesco and Sainsbury’s.

Advice to consumers
If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.

❎ For information on the Tesco recall

❎ For more information on the Asda, Sainsbury’s and Aldi recall

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a Product Safety Alert for magnetic reusable water balloons, which present a risk of severe injury or death if two or more magnets are ingested (swallowed).

Advised Action from OPSS
– If you possess reusable water balloons with accessible magnets, stop using the products and dispose of them safely, keeping them away from children.
– Be aware of signs that could indicate accidental ingestion in children, like vomiting and stomach pain.
– Seek immediate medical attention if you believe a magnet has been swallowed.
Contact the seller you purchased the product from, as you may be entitled to a refund under consumer protection regulations.

Full details here

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