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Friends Against Scams aims to protect and prevent people from becoming victims of scams and empowers people to ‘Take a Stand Against Scams.’

East Sussex Katılım Haziran 2016
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Criminals may contact you on the phone, impersonating your utility provider ☎️ Protect yourself with these top tips Know someone who would benefit from attending the virtual launch on 2 December? Email friendsagainstscams@surreycc.org.uk #ScamAware #UtilitiesAgainstScams
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Friends Against Scams has joined forces with utility companies to form Utilities Against Scams. Know someone who would benefit from attending the virtual launch on 2 December? Email friendsagainstscams@surreycc.org.uk #ScamAware #UtilitiesAgainstScams
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Spread the word! The virtual Utilities Against Scamsevent on 2 Decemberhelps utility staff learn to spot, stop and prevent scams affecting customers. Know someone who would benefit from attending? Email friendsagainstscams@surreycc.org.uk #ScamAware #UtilitiesAgainstScams
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💡Introducing the Friends Against Scams App! 🕵️‍♀️ Learn how to spot doorstep, mail, and phone scams 🌐 Check if a website is real or fake using Ask Silver 📩 Use Ask Silver if a text, call, or letter concerns you 📱Search Friends Against Scams. #FriendsAgainstScams #ScamAware
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Scams that impact international students. 🤝This data is obtained from Targeted Help. 🤝 This does not mean that other nationalities are not vulnerable to these scams or that they cannot be affected by other scams out there. Be aware, stay safe from scams. #scamaware
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Criminals offering you investment opportunities go to great lengths to appear legitimate. You can check if an investment or pension opportunity you’ve been offered could potentially be a scam with the @FCA’s ScamSmart Investment Checker: fca.org.uk/scamsmart. #ScamAware
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Top 5 scams targeting international students in the UK, according to Targeted Help. ➡️Fake Immigration Officials ➡️Accomodation Scams ➡️Tuition Fee Fraud ➡️Phishing and Bank Scams ➡️ Job Offer Scams Be aware, stay safe from scams. #scamaware
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Vulnerability comes in many forms. 🤕It can be caused by life’s difficult circumstances, or when we make tough or unfamiliar choices when making a purchase. 🚨This increases the risk of fraud and scams. 🛡️Become a Friend Against Scams: tinyurl.com/coercecontrol #NoBlameNoShame
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Vulnerability may arise from various factors ✔️ Long-term health issues ✔️Major life events ✔️ Difficulty coping with shocks ✔️ Poor literacy or digital skills ✔️ Age-related challenges Vulnerability increases the risk of scams and fraud. Learn more at tinyurl.com/coercecontrol
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How to avoid loft insulation scams: 📞Be wary of cold calls 🧐Verify credentials 👥Get a second opinion 😈Be cautious of scare tactics 📖Research insulation ❌Don't be afraid to say no ✔️Report suspicious activity #LoftLies #ScamAware
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🌪️We are facing a perfect storm of vulnerability 👵The UK is in a cost-of-living crisis, a mental health epidemic, and an ageing population 💻 With new artificial intelligence technology and a growing internet, there’s a scam for everyone Learn more tinyurl.com/coercecontrol
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⚠️Situational vulnerability comes from life challenges like job loss, divorce, or mental health. ⚠️Marketplace vulnerability arises with tough or unfamiliar choices, like switching providers. 🚨Both increase the risk of scams and fraud🚨 Learn more: tinyurl.com/coercecontrol
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🚨Vulnerability increases the risk of fraud and scams. 🚨 You are vulnerable when: ✅Switching gas or electricity providers ✅Switching bank accounts ✅Buying an electric car ✅Buying a funeral plan ✅Investing in cryptocurrency Learn more tinyurl.com/coercecontrol #NoBlameNoShame
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🚨Vulnerability increases the risk of fraud and scams🚨 We often say that people are not vulnerable, it’s their situation that causes it. The situation may change, so the period of vulnerability can be temporary. To learn more visit tinyurl.com/coercecontrol #NoBlameNoShame
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