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Trading Standards warn residents are being targetted by Scam Mailing

December 20, 2007 11:04 AM

Kent Trading Standards are warning of a scam mailing to Kent residents. They have received information that mailings are being sent to Kent consumers claiming to be an Age Concern monthly lottery draw, with an Age Concern logo on the letter. Householders are being asked to supply personal and banking details.

Kent Trading Standards advise consumers to be wary of unsolicited mail and telephone calls. Never give banking or personal details out unless you are certain of who you are dealing with.Unsolicited mail can be restricted by registering with the mailing preference service by calling 0845 703 4599 or registering online at www.mpsonline.org.uk.

Unsolicited marketing calls can be restricted by registering with the telephone preference service by calling 020 7291 3320 or registering online at www.tpsonline.org.uk.For advice call Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06.

For information on your consumer rights, please call Consumer Direct on 08454 040506.

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