FriendsAgainstScams
@AgainstScams
Friends Against Scams aims to protect and prevent people from becoming victims of scams and empowers people to ‘Take a Stand Against Scams.’
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http://www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk 08-06-2016 15:06:36
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Let’s change the approach to victims of fraud, scams and financial abuse today.
✅Change the language you use to describe victims. No Blame. No Shame.
✅Take Action! Talk to your friends and family about fraud, scams and financial abuse.
#NoBlameNoShame #WeAreScamSurvivors
✅Talk about fraud, scams and financial abuse with your friends and family.
✅Recognise the impact this crime has on its victims.
✅Do not victim blame, put the blame on the criminal where it belongs.
Remember, anyone can be a victim.
#NoBlameNoShame
#WeAreScamSurvivors
❗ Chat about scams at the dinner table or when meeting with friends.
Share your experiences of scams and fraud and help break the stigma by making scams a part of your everyday conversation.
#NoBlameNoShame
#WeAreScamSurvivors
💭Victims are made to feel:
❌Ashamed
❌Embarrassed
❌Fearful of reactions
❌Afraid of reporting
Let’s change the approach towards victims of fraud, scams and financial abuse.
#NoBlameNoShame #WeAreScamSurvivors
📹Take a look at this video which was recently on the news which talks about scams and the developments of AI.
☎️Included is Steve Smith from TrueCall highlighting the use of call blockers.
youtube.com/watch?v=2fOnn2…
#ScamAware
🖥️ Trading Standards are holding a Webinar on Thursday 18th April from 10-11:30 on how to stay safe from scams, doorstep crime and courier fraud.
Sign up below ⬇️⬇️⬇️
eventbrite.co.uk/e/staying-safe…
#ScamAware
🎊Phonely have recently joined the Friends Against Scams team on joining us to tackle fraud and scams.
📞They have loads of award winning products to protect yourself and your loved ones against scams.
Find out more on their website 👉
phonely.co.uk
#ScamAware
📢 Being a victim of fraud, scams and financial abuse can destroy parts of victims’ lives, including their:
➡️Home
➡️Health
➡️Employment
➡️Relationships
Read more here: friendsagainstscams.org.uk/noblamenoshame
#NoBlameNoShame #WeAreScamSurvivors
❓ Did you know criminals use these tactics towards victims of fraud, scams and financial abuse:
➡️ Flattery
➡️ Grooming
➡️ Manipulation
Read more here: friendsagainstscams.org.uk/noblamenoshame
#NoBlameNoShame
#WeAreScamSurvivors
📲WhatsApp messaging scams are on the rise. Would you recognise one?
See an example and read the advice from Police Service NI here ⬇️
psni.police.uk/safety-and-sup…
#ScamAware
⚠️Fraud is the most common crime in the UK, accounting for almost 40% of all crime in England and Wales and it is getting more sophisticated.
If you’re unsure, always stop, think and check.
Find out how to stay ahead of scams👇👇👇
stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk
#ScamAware
⚡Criminals may contact you pretending to be from an energy company.
⚡These are energy scams. Report the scam to Action Fraud, the reporting centre for fraud and cyber-crime in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In Scotland, contact Police Scotland on 101.
#ScamAware
🛡️We currently have 2,676 Scam Marshals signed up! Please go to our 'scammarshals' page on our website to register and help tackle the fight against scams!
friendsagainstscams.org.uk/scammarshals
#ScamAware
✉️If you can tick off one or more of the following in any suspicious post you've received, it’s probably a scam:
❌Bad spelling or poor grammar
❌A request out of the blue asking for money
❌You’re asked to pay up front to receive what’s on offer
#TopTipTuesday #ScamAware
⚠️If you think you are a victim of fraud or have been contacted by someone trying to scam you, call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or use their online form to report it ⬇️⬇️⬇️
actionfraud.police.uk
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11 countries
Over 200 experts from the banking, tech and telecoms sectors
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1 ground-breaking agreement to tackle fraud 🤝
#FraudSummit24
💷As the financial year-end nears, the risk of phishing and tax scams grows.
✍️Sign up for Early Warning, the National Cyber Security Centre has a free service that provides advanced alerts to keep you one step ahead of cyber security threats.
ncsc.gov.uk
#ScamAware
👾When gaming online, 25% of children aged 8-17 play games online with people they don’t know, and 22% chat to people they don’t know, says Ofcom.
Work with your child to make sure they’re gaming safely, and make #gaming4good a family affair getsafeonline.org/gaming4good
#ScamAware