Good afternoon Resident,

I want to make you aware of a few reports received to Kent Police regarding QUICK CHANGE SCAM. This “MY COMMUNITY VOICE POST" is specifically for businesses.

WHAT IS A QUICK CHANGE SCAM:

It is when a suspect or suspects targets an inexperienced or young in service cashier by paying for a small priced item using a high valued note (I.E £50, £20 etc) or by using lots of coins. Before the cashier can give any change over the suspect will engage with the cashier. This is to distract and hand over more notes/coins in attempt to confuse the cashier to give over more money. The suspect will also tell the cashier how much money to give over or say they are short of the money exchanged originally and still owed more.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE A VICTIM?

You can report fraud or cybercrime to Action Fraud any time of the day or night using our online reporting tool. Reporting online is quick and easy. The tool will guide you through simple questions to identify what has happened and our advisors are available twenty four hours to give you help and advice if you need it.

When reporting online you will be given the option to register, login to an existing account or continue as a guest.

You can also report to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 Monday to Friday 8am - 8pm. If you are calling from abroad please call +44 300 123 2040.

Many thanks,

PC COSTIN