e-watch NEWSLETTER 1780 (Tuesday 7th July 2020)

Tuesday 7th July 2020

Issue 1780

Please note: Our volunteers are unable to include the crime reports in our updates because of the COVID-19 restrictions. We will continue to circulate the newsletter containing news headlines and important information.

The latest crime reports were from Saturday 14th March (newsletter issue 1747).
We will return to our normal service as soon as the situation changes.
We are sorry for any disappointment this may cause.

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Checked : Tuesday 7th July. Updated : Monday 6th July

Two arrested as witnesses are sought to Ramsgate robbery
Image of man released for Rochester distraction burglary
Teenage girl dies after collision in Egerton, near Ashford
Witnesses sought to fatal collision in Rochester
CCTV image released following theft in Canterbury
Criminal damage to charity shops across west Kent
Witnesses sought to Sheerness assault
Bianchi mountain bike stolen during Deal burglary
Theft of car from Tunbridge Wells driveway

Click for The KP Policing news Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 7th July. Updated : Monday 6th July

Cannabis cultivation found following arrests near Dartford Crossing
Dealer caught with drug supplies in Tunbridge Wells car park
Man charged with robbing taxi driver in Chatham
Dedicated Kent Police team secures more than 100 charges in one month
Dispersal orders in Margate and Broadstairs
Man jailed for unprovoked alleyway assault in Wainscott
Tonbridge man charged with spitting in police officer's eye
Third man charged with Sheppey holiday park assault
Officers in Dover target nuisance motorcyclists
Public urged to be responsible as pubs reopen in Kent

Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 7th July. Updated : Monday 6th July

Person rescued from crash in Littlebourne, Canterbury
Out of control bonfire in Margate
Fire in a property in Dartford
Car crash involving five cars in Folkestone
Fire in an electrical substation in Sittingbourne
Car fire on M20

Click for The Kent County Council Media Hub Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 7th July. Updated : Monday 6th July

Moving Forward for Kent campaign is launched
Stay safe this weekend – a message from KCC Leader Roger Gough
Licence for outside tables and chairs extended
Kent Travel Saver update
COVID-19 Pillar Two Testing Explanation

Click for The Hoax-Slayer Latest Information Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 7th July. Updated : Sunday 5th July

SARS ‘Posted Funds Notification’ Tax Refund Phishing Scam

Click for The Trading Standards Product recalls Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 7th July. Updated : Monday 6th July

Recall: Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty

Coronavirus Advice From Which?

Get the latest news and advice on COVID-19, from protecting yourself and your loved ones to the financial support on offer and how to shop safely

Click HERE for full details on the Consumers' Association (Which?) website.

Government Cuts Short MOT Exemption: Is Your Car’s MOT Due?

MOT tests will become mandatory again from 1 August

Click HERE for full details on the Consumers' Association (Which?) website.

STAMP OUT SCAMS

Scammers are stealing hundreds of millions of pounds from innocent victims every year, bombarding us with fraudulent texts, emails and phone calls. And not all banks and businesses are doing enough to stop it. We’re demanding they do more — and we’re acting to protect you through the Which? scam alert service. Demand banks and businesses protect us from scams by signing the petition.

Click HERE for full details on the Consumers' Association (Which?) website.

Message From Andrew Judd The South East Kent NhW Liaison Officer

Public urged to be responsible as pubs reopen in Kent

Click HERE for full details on the e-watch website.

The Summer 2020 Issue Of Watchout WILL NOT BE Sent Out To NW Co-ordinators In West Kent As A Hardcopy

Sorry folks but due to the difficult time’s we are in at the moment there will be no hard copies of this newsletter, please pass it on via e-mail to all your members. Thank you, Julie Walker, editor.

Follow the link below to download the electronic version

Click HERE for full details on the West Kent Neighbourhood Watch Association website.

Latest Fraud Scams

Smishing Scam — Chinese Charity Fraud

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Latest Fraud Scams

Phishing Email — Apple Scam

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Latest Fraud Scams

Phishing Email - British Gas

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Latest Fraud Scams

Phishing Email - Netflix

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Click for The Sevenoaks District Council Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 7th July. Updated : Friday 3rd July

District gets ready to reopen pubs, restaurants and hairdressers

There are no crimes reported today.
Our volunteers are unable to include the crime reports in our updates because of the COVID-19 restrictions.
Please see the note at the top of the page.

Click for The Maidstone Borough Council Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 7th July. Updated : Saturday 4th July

Maidstone Innovation Centre working with NCL to offer specialist training
Maidstone’s play areas are opening up again
99% of grant money paid to Maidstone businesses

There are no crimes reported today.
Our volunteers are unable to include the crime reports in our updates because of the COVID-19 restrictions.
Please see the note at the top of the page.