Police are urging people to "beware of lottery scams" after a suspected fraudster was reported.

It is alleged a woman attempted to defraud a man in Trinity Road, Gravesend, on Tuesday, March 26.

The known technique is used across the country.

A woman is said to have approached the man at around 12pm, and presented him with a lottery ticket.

The man suspected the woman was going to pretend it was a winning ticket and offer it to him for cash, claiming she could not collect the money due to her immigration status.

Kent Police spokesman James Walker said: "At no point was money exchanged and at present no arrests have been made."

Officers are asking people to remain "vigilant", and not to withdraw cash for a stranger.

If you suspect you have been a victim of this type of crime, or know someone who has, report it at www.kent.police.uk/contactus

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