Folkestone Scammer Rips Off Locals for Fake New Year’s Tickets – Residents Fuming
A furious Folkestone community is sounding the alarm after Janet Kershaw revealed she was conned out of £200 buying bogus New Year’s Eve tickets from a man named Tony Holloway. Her Facebook post blew up, uncovering a string of similar rip-offs by the same alleged fraudster.
£200 Scam Sparks Community Fury
Janet Kershaw’s heartfelt plea struck a chord. She posted, “Feeling slightly stupid but also very annoyed as it’s looking like I’ve been scammed out of £200 for New Year’s tickets. If you know this guy or where to find him, please DM me.” The post quickly racked up dozens of responses from others who claim to have been tricked by Holloway.
Multiple Victims Share Shocking Stories
- Ian D. Johnstone recalled being fleeced over rubbish collection fees last year. “He ripped me off with rubbish collection, took £50 and dumped half of it around the corner. Had to deal with the mess myself,” he said.
- Lynda Barrett warned that Holloway uses multiple Facebook accounts to dodge detection, making it tough to hold him accountable.
- Others accuse Holloway of dodging taxi fares and selling fake goods across Folkestone.
Calls for Police Crackdown
Local residents are urging victims to report Holloway to the police. One said, “Please report him to the authorities. This is a horrible thing to do, especially during the holiday season.”
Yet, some warn against another wave of scams from fake recovery services preying on desperate victims. Kirsty Misa cautioned, “Ignore the comments asking for private messages to recover your money; they’re likely scammers too.”
Pattern of Deceit Exposed
Residents describe Holloway as a serial scammer, spotted hawking random items—from lampshades to ancient electronics—while spinning fake sob stories to squeeze cash from vulnerable people.
Stay Sharp – Report and Protect
This saga sends a clear warning: always verify sellers and beware of online bargains. Victims should report scams to kent.police.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kent Police and keep evidence handy.
Folks are swapping tips on claiming back money through chargebacks or PayPal buyer protection.
As the New Year ticks closer, Folkestone’s community is banding together, demanding justice and vowing to stop scammers like Tony Holloway in their tracks.
