Kent County Council Trading Standards is the local government unit responsible for consumer protection, enforcement against rogue traders, and safeguarding residents in Kent.
Overview
Kent County Council Trading Standards is the local government unit responsible for consumer protection, enforcement against rogue traders, and safeguarding residents in Kent. In a 2025 article, they exposed a green energy scam targeting elderly and vulnerable homeowners, illustrating their role in detecting and countering consumer fraud and related cybersecurity risk.
Related Threat Clusters
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Elderly Targeted in Solar Energy Scam; Three Convicted
Three men have been convicted for defrauding elderly and vulnerable homeowners by mis-selling solar energy products over nearly a decade. The investigation, known as Operation Clementine, was conducted by Kent County…
2 articles · Updated December 30, 2025
Recent Intelligence Reports
- Green energy scam targeting elderly and vulnerable homeowners exposed — Express · December 30, 2025