Scams Prevention Awareness

Email: advice@ageuklancs.org.uk
Telephone: 0300 303 1234

Prevention is better than cure.

This service aims to provide older people with the knowledge they need to be able to spot a potential scam and be able to avoid it and report where appropriate.

The service is delivered almost exclusively to individuals in their own homes and is tailored to the client’s particular circumstances and risk factors. Topics covered include telephone scams, online scams, doorstep scams, postal scams, courier fraud, romance scams, and includes information on new scams as we are made aware of them.

We work closely with Trading Standards and Lancashire Constabulary.

Our aim.

Empowering clients to feel more confident in being able to spot a potential scam, and how to deal with it. Advice also provided on where to go if the worst happens.

How to access our service.

This free service is available for Lancashire residents aged 50+ and operates Monday to Wednesday.

If you would like to talk to one of our team or find out more information on our service and support, please contact:

Our Customer Service Team on 0300 3031234, email us at advice@ageuklancs.org.uk or make contact via our online form below.

Click here to contact us using our online enquiry form.