Following reports in the local press, we are warning Kent residents to be careful when receiving emails, letters or texts saying you have won the People's Postcode Lottery.

What happens:

You receive an email, text or letter from People's Postcode Lottery
They say you have won a large sum of cash.
You need to contact a non-existent company and send personal details or payment to claim the prize.

What to do:

This is a SCAM - do not give personal or financial details.
Criminals will use letterheaded paper to try and trick you.
If you are unsure about anything you receive from People's Postcode Lottery, contact them on 0808 109 8765 or info@postcodelottery.co.uk.
Report scam letters to Citizens Advice on 0808 223 1133 or visit the website.

People's Postcode Lottery advises:
Legitimate lotteries will never ask you to pay anything to receive your winnings or to keep your winnings a secret.

If you haven't bought a ticket, you can't be a winner. If you have entered a competition, you can only win the prize which has been advertised.

Please warn family members, friends and neighbours.