Fraud and Scams

Every day criminals seem to come up with a new scam or fraud. The purpose might be to:

• steal your identity
• find out if you are at home
• obtain credit on your address
• get you to part with your money with empty promises and non-existant or poor quality products or services

The fraudsters might contact you:

• by phone
• by post
• by email
• in person at your front-door
• through the internet

Sussex Police - RSS Feed

Sussex Police have provided an RSS Feed which gives advice on the latest scams and frauds in the Sussex area. Go to our Sussex Police Fraud and Scam Warnings page in this section to find the latest links.

Trading Standards

The Trading Standards Office runs regular checks on these consumer scams. If you suspect that you have been targeted as a victim, contact the East Sussex County Council (ESCC) Trading Standards Office at:

Trading Standards Service
St Mary's House
52 St. Leonards Road
Eastbourne, BN21 3UU

Telephone: 01323 418200
Fax: 01323 418227