Kent Trading Standards Warn of Bogus Callers on the Telephone (South East Region Liberal Democrats)

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Kent Trading Standards Warn of Bogus Callers on the Telephone

January 21, 2008 11:50 AM

A Kent resident received an unsolicited telephone call in which he was asked to confirm his PIN number. The caller knew the householder's other personal and banking details.

Kent Trading Standards advise consumers to be wary of unsolicited telephone calls. Be very wary of giving banking or personal details out over the phone unless you absolutely certain you know who you are speaking to.

Unsolicited marketing calls can be restricted by registering with the telephone preference service by calling 020 7291 3320 or registering on line at www.tpsonline.org.uk.

For advice call Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or see the scams area of their website at www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.

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