sneakiest online scam you’ve seen? #scamaware There’s lots of free online security advice @GetSafeOnline to help you stay #scamaware: Facebook: Anyone can be scammed - including you. If you you see a scam it’s important to report it to alert the authorities and to help stop others being targeted as well. This Scams Awareness Month play your part, act on scams. Week three (Monday 17th) - Socially isolated People can be socially isolated for many reasons such as disability, illness or age. And anyone can be in this group during part of their lives, for instance when dealing with a new situation - from just moving into the area or becoming a new parent. Socially isolated people are often targets for scams and can be most vulnerable to mail, doorstep or phone scams (e.g. banking or prize and lottery scams). Find out more about this group by checking our campaigns Overall message: You can help those who might be vulnerable to scams by spotting signs that they may have been targeted and talking about scams to raise their awareness of them, particularly telephone and mail scams. Twitter: Want to avoid cold callers on your doorstep? Get a sticker for your front door from your local Trading Standards or police force #scamaware If you think a vulnerable friend or relative is falling prey to scammers, @think_jessica can help #scamaware Charity @victimsupport gives free & confidential help to victims of crime, their family, friends & anyone else affected #scamaware Warn friends and relatives - you shouldn’t have to pay anything to win a prize #scamaware Community group that wants to support those vulnerable to scams? Sign up and download #scamaware resources Facebook: Mail and doorstep or face to face scams still have many victims in the UK. Do you know someone who might have been affected? Scams Awareness Month is encouraging people to - play your part and act on scams. We have advice on spotting when someone is being targeted by scammers.
sneakiest online scam you’ve seen? #scamaware There’s lots of free online security advice @GetSafeOnline to help you stay #scamaware: Facebook: Anyone can be scammed - including you. If you you see a scam it’s important to report it to alert the authorities and to help stop others being targeted as well. This Scams Awareness Month play your part, act on scams. Week three (Monday 17th) - Socially isolated People can be socially isolated for many reasons such as disability, illness or age. And anyone can be in this group during part of their lives, for instance when dealing with a new situation - from just moving into the area or becoming a new parent. Socially isolated people are often targets for scams and can be most vulnerable to mail, doorstep or phone scams (e.g. banking or prize and lottery scams). Find out more about this group by checking our campaigns Overall message: You can help those who might be vulnerable to scams by spotting signs that they may have been targeted and talking about scams to raise their awareness of them, particularly telephone and mail scams. Twitter: Want to avoid cold callers on your doorstep? Get a sticker for your front door from your local Trading Standards or police force #scamaware If you think a vulnerable friend or relative is falling prey to scammers, @think_jessica can help #scamaware Charity @victimsupport gives free & confidential help to victims of crime, their family, friends & anyone else affected #scamaware Warn friends and relatives - you shouldn’t have to pay anything to win a prize #scamaware Community group that wants to support those vulnerable to scams? Sign up and download #scamaware resources Facebook: Mail and doorstep or face to face scams still have many victims in the UK. Do you know someone who might have been affected? Scams Awareness Month is encouraging people to - play your part and act on scams. We have advice on spotting when someone is being targeted by scammers.
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