This Scams Awareness Fortnight (13 to 26 June) Nottinghamshire County Council is reminding residents of the steps they can take to protect themselves against scams and fraud.
With many people facing increased financial pressures due to the rising costs of living, scammers are looking for ways to take advantage of this and defraud individuals, such as sending out phishing emails offering fake government rebates.
Scams can fall into some broad categories and here are some examples:
Councillor John Cottee, Cabinet Member for Communities at Nottinghamshire County Council said:
“It’s important to remember that anyone can fall victim to a scam. They aren’t always easy to spot and as a result people of all ages and backgrounds get scammed.
“Scams can leave lasting financial and psychological distress on victims, and often come with a stigma which leaves victims embarrassed and unwilling to report the crime.
“Our advice is to be suspicious of unsolicited mail, emails or telephone cold calls and say no to all doorstep tradespeople.
“Legitimate companies will not call you to verify your financial details or demand a fee for a usually free service or a special offer, so never give your details out when you receive unsolicited requests.”
Nottinghamshire County Council Trading Standards Service has put together the following tips to help people protect themselves and family members against scams:
If you think someone might be trying to scam you, it’s important to act straight away. If you need advice and support you can call the Citizens Advice consumer service on 0808 223 1133 or visit the Citizens Advice website. You should also report scams or suspected scams to Action Fraud.
To stay up to date with the latest advice on preventing scams, residents can sign up for Nottinghamshire County Council’s consumer advice and scams e-bulletin. Registering for the Nottinghamshire Alert will also ensure that people are kept informed by Nottinghamshire Police, local authorities, Neighbourhood Watch and other public organisations about local scams.
Other steps that residents can take to avoid or protect themselves or others against scams include:
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