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Kent Police release CCTV images after fraudsters target elderly in Sevenoaks

More information has been released about a spate of frauds in Sevenoaks, which saw scammers pretending to be council workers and targetting the elderly.

Last month, Kent Police urged people to be vigilant after a woman in her eighties in Granville Road received a phone call from a man on January 15, claiming to work for Sevenoaks Council and said her house needed work.

Do you recognise these men? Police are hoping they may be able to help them with their enquiries (28505570)
Do you recognise these men? Police are hoping they may be able to help them with their enquiries (28505570)

After giving her bank detail to a man, no work was undertaken and money was reported stolen.

Police have now revealed that the next day, two men and a teenage boy went to a home in the town centre, claiming they were council employees.

They withdrew cash from a pensioner's bank account after getting his bank card.

A similar incident within the same few days was also reported, but no details are known.

Following a number of enquiries including examination of CCTV, investigators are now releasing images of two men who may be able to help them with their enquiries.

Last month, police warned Sevenoaks residents to be vigilant after fraudsters pretended to work for the local council
Last month, police warned Sevenoaks residents to be vigilant after fraudsters pretended to work for the local council

Investigating officer, PC Matthew Thomas said: "While the images are a little unclear, we are hoping somebody will recognise these men and call us."

Anyone with information is asked to call Kent Police on 01622 604 100, quoting reference 46/10217/20.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111, or by using the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org

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