Join the ‘Friends against scams’ campaign

Friends Against Scams is a National Trading Standards Scams Team initiative which aims to protect and prevent people from becoming victims of scams by empowering them to 'take a stand against scams'.

• Scams cost the UK economy between £5-£10 billion per year. 
• 53% of people over 65 have been targeted by scams.
• Only 5% of scams are reported.
• Statistics indicate that the average scam victim has lost over £3000.

Friends Against Scams is designed to inspire action, highlight the scale of the problem, change the perceptions of why people fall for scams and make scams a community, regional and national topic.

By attending a Friends Against Scams awareness session or by completing the online learning, anyone can learn about the different types of scams or how to spot and support a victim. With increased knowledge and awareness, people can make scams part of everyday conversation with their family, friends and neighbours, which will enable them to protect themselves and others.

Anyone can be a Friend Against Scams and make a difference in their own way.

If you're worried that you, or someone you know may be the victim of a scam you can report it to the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on freephone 0808 223 1133.

Find out more information about the campaign at www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk.

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