| 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 or another police force,  use any name, fake badge numbers, or claim to be from actual police stations.
⚠️ Recent fake identities used:
- DC Bryan Harrison EK401 – Hammersmith Station
- PC Peter Andrew DC4498 – Hammersmith Police
- DC Gregory Sharp – Paddington Station
- A DS from Kent Police
- Sevenoaks Police
âť— What these criminals do:
They may know your name and address and claim:
- Your bank account is compromised
- Someone is in custody
- They need your help with a police investigation
They will try to convince you to:
- Withdraw large sums of cash
- Buy gift cards, foreign currency, or high-value goods
- Hand over your bank card
They may say an undercover officer will collect the items from your home.
They might even tell you to lie to bank staff, claiming they’re “in on it.”
🚫 THIS IS A SCAM! 🚫
Real police will NEVER:
- Ask for your bank details
- Tell you to withdraw cash or buy goods
- Ask you to lie to anyone
✅ Protect Yourself – Remember the A B C of Fraud:
🔹 A – ASSUME NOTHING
Don’t assume a caller is genuine, even if they know your details.
🔹 B – BELIEVE NO ONE
Criminals can fake caller ID to look like police or bank numbers.
🔹 C – CONFIRM EVERYTHING
Hang up. Use a different phone. Call 101 to check if the call was real.
đź“ž If a courier arrives at your home:Â Call 999 immediately
🛑 If this has happened to you:
- Call your bank on 159
- Report it to Kent Police on 101
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