NHS Scotland Counter Fraud
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Official NHS Counter Fraud Services feed. Find out about our work protecting the NHS & public sector from financial crime.
Please do not report fraud here.
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http://www.cfs.scot.nhs.uk 05-02-2018 10:36:53
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Have you heard these common doorstep scams?
🌲“We’re offering a special deal on gardening: only available today”
🏚️“Your roof needs urgent repairs”
💰“We’re offering free loft surveys - you might be eligible for a government grant”
#ShutOutScammers
➡️tsscot.co.uk/priority-areas…
The Little Book of Big Scams by Metropolitan Police 👮 is a great way to find out the latest fraud prevention advice.
Have a read & share it with as many people as you can! met.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/…
Fraud can cause avoidable stress, lets do what we can to stamp it out.
#Tell2 #TakeFive
Thinking of making your home more energy efficient but not sure how to avoid rogue traders?
Find local traders in Scotland who have been approved by local council trading standards at approvedtrader.scot
Find trusted advice from the organisations listed👇
#ShutOutScammers
Consider how many websites/applications you have used your email address to sign up for...
Choose a strong password for your email to keep criminals out.
#ThreeRandomWords
If you identify fraud in the NHS in England and Wales, you can report to partners NHS Counter Fraud Authority by calling 0800 028 4060 or via their website cfa.nhs.uk/reportfraud
There have been reports of doorstep scammers offering to top up electricity meters for a cut-price fee
Energy companies can detect when they haven’t received correct payment. This means you could pay twice - first to a scammer and then to the company.
#ShutOutScammers