Central Bedfordshire Council Urges Residents To Become Scam Aware

THE VINE MAGAZINE – LOCAL NEWS:
Central Bedfordshire Council’s trading standards and grassroots scheme ‘Friends Against Scams’ launch a community-based effort against the spiralling number of scams and cons circulating throughout the area.
Take the quick online ‘Friends Against Scams’ course and pass it on to 5 friends to help raise awareness.

Central Bedfordshire Council Urges Residents To Become Scam Aware

Central Bedfordshire Council Urges Residents To Become Scam Aware

Central Bedfordshire Council Urges Residents To Become Scam Aware

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Central Bedfordshire Council’s trading standards is backing a grassroots scheme for a community-based effort against the spiralling number of scams and cons circulating throughout the area.

Friends Against Scams is coordinated by the National Trading Standards Scams Team and promoted by local trading standards teams nationally, and gives people the tools they need to recognise scams and to take steps to make a difference.

The first stage is to take a free, 20-minute online training session or attend a presentation which raises awareness of the common types out there, the skills to avoid them and the confidence to spread the word to friends, neighbours and loved ones.

 

Central Bedfordshire Council Urges Residents To Become Scam Aware

 

Once equipped ‘friends’ are encouraged to take a stand. They can even then choose to carry on gaining more knowledge and act as a neighbourhood SCAMchampion prepared to give talks in public or simply share their new knowledge with friends and family.

 

Central Bedfordshire Council Urges Residents To Become Scam Aware

Central Bedfordshire Council Urges Residents To Become Scam Aware

 

After the session, people will be asked to make a simple pledge to help take a stand against scams. This could involve telling five other people about the scheme; talking to family, friends and neighbours about scams or sharing their Friends Against Scams status on social media.

Cllr Ian Dalgarno, Executive Member for Community Services said: “Friends Against Scams is open to anyone who wants to protect themselves or their loved ones against scams.

 

Central Bedfordshire Council Urges Residents To Become Scam Aware

 

“Unfortunately, anyone can become a victim, and the effects can be financially devastating and often damaging to a person’s health and wellbeing.

“Scams can come in various forms by letter, telephone, email or even in person, making false promises or claims to con victims out of their money. Some of the most common scams are fake lotteries, prize draws, clairvoyants, investment scams, and romance scams.

Central Bedfordshire Council Urges Residents To Become Scam Aware

“Scammers will attempt to trick people with official-looking documents or websites, or with convincing telephone sales patter, with the aim of persuading them into sending money or providing personal or bank account details.

“Scammers are clever and convincing and can ruin people’s lives. Victims can lose money, peace of mind and often experience loneliness, shame and social isolation. Many also feel too embarrassed to report a scam – but they should not feel embarrassed as it can happen to anyone.”

Take The Online ‘Friends Against Scams Course

To find out more and to play a part in helping people avoid becoming a victim of scams, visit www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk


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Central Bedfordshire Council Urges Residents To Become Scam Aware

Central Bedfordshire Council Urges Residents To Become Scam Aware