Friday, 10 September 2021

Fake competitions on social media

Watch out for convincing copycat social media accounts contacting you to claim that you’ve won a prize. Many of these accounts are created by fraudsters who target you based on your social media activity and interests – they can catch you out with offers that could feasibly be genuine.

Here’s why it’s important to check who’s really sending you private messages before you engage with them.

House fire - Erith 🔥

Firefighters are issuing a reminder about using candles safely after a house fire on Bridge Road in Erith. Half of the first floor of the tw...