FriendsAgainstScams

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

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

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

Suspiciously low prices can be a sign of a scam. Always check sellers reviews on trusted websites before buying. Find out how to stay ahead of scams gov.uk/StopThinkFraud #ScamAware

💡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

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

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

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

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

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

⚠️Over £106M was lost to romance fraud last year. ℹ️ Unsure if the person you're talking with is real? Try reverse image searching their profile photos to see if they're used elsewhere online. Find out more: actionfraud.police.uk/romance-fraud #RomanceFraud #ScamAware

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

Are you #ScamSceptible today? Criminals can try to take advantage of how you're feeling. Tiredness, stress and even the time of day can play a role! ⏰ Try Take Five’s tool to test how susceptible you could be to a scam today 👉 takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/scamtest/

🌪️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

ℹ️ Looking for jobs online? 🚨 Watch out for fraudsters promoting fake jobs! ⚠️ A legitimate employer/agency will not ask you for money to work for them. 🔗Find out more about job fraud: actionfraud.police.uk/studentsafety #StudentSafety #ScamAware

⚠️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

🚨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

🚨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