Problems

Scams

Anyone who has fallen victim of a scam knows how distressing it can be and anyone can be taken unawares.

A good idea is to make yourself aware of the most popular scams going around and armed with information may give yourself a better chance of not falling victim to a scam.

If you do find yourself a victim, report it and get support as soon as you can.

The following agencies have highlighted some of the scams people are falling victim to.

Action Fraud:National fraud and cyber crime reporting centre
0300 123 2040
https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/

Age UK: What to do if you are a victim of a scam
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/scams-fraud/support-for-scam-victims/

BBC Number Spoofing Scam
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0gn8q9h

BBC Protect yourself from Scams Advice
https://downloads.bbc.co.uk/tv/ripoffbritain/BBC_ROB_Scam_Leaflet_V4.pdf

BBC Rip Off Britain
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00wck32

Citizens Advice: Get Help with Scams
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/scams/get-help-with-online-scams/

The Cyber Helpline:
https://www.thecyberhelpline.com/
Help for online scams and fraud including bank and card fraud, how to recover money lost in a scam, identity theft and hacking

Friends Against Scams
https://www.facebook.com/friendsagainst/
https://www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk/holding-page

Government: Avoid and report internet scams and phishing
https://www.gov.uk/report-suspicious-emails-websites-phishing

Met Police: Personal fraud and how to prevent it
https://www.met.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/fa/fraud/personal-fraud/prevent-personal-fraud/

National Cyber Security Centre: Phishing: Spot and report spam emails, texts, websites and calls
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/phishing-scams/report-scam-call

National Trading Standards
https://www.nationaltradingstandards.uk/work-areas/scams-team/

Saga: Car parking scams
https://www.saga.co.uk/saga-money-news/car-parking-scams?scid=eml-n|mon|newsletter&dcid=DM256275&bid=854307533

Think Jessica
Booklet highlighting various scams
https://www.thinkjessica.com/

Problems

SupportLine is particularly aimed at those who are isolated, at risk, vulnerable and victims of any form of abuse.

Problems

SupportLine is particularly aimed at those who are isolated, at risk, vulnerable and victims of any form of abuse.

Problems

SupportLine is particularly aimed at those who are isolated, at risk, vulnerable and victims of any form of abuse.

Problems

SupportLine is particularly aimed at those who are isolated, at risk, vulnerable and victims of any form of abuse.

Problems

Scams

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