Scams Support and Advice
- Location: Age UK Northumberland
- Price: Free
Please note, this service is not available outside Age UK Northumberland - Head Office's catchment area.
Email: scams@ageuk-northumberland.org.uk
Telephone: 01670 784 800
Practical advice and support to help you take action agains scams.
Giving you the tools to stay safe
Older people can be particularly vulnerable to fraud and scams, which can have a serious emotional and financial impact. We want older people in Northumberland to have the tools, knowledge and confidence to recognise and deal with attempted scams.
Sophisticated scams have been on the rise in recent years, with criminals devising even more ways to target those they believe to be vulnerable. This means it’s even more vital to support those that may be at greater risk.
What we can offer
• One-to-one support for anyone over the age of 50 who has concerns about scams, has been a victim of a scam or would like some tips on how to avoid them
• Group talks and presentations across Northumberland to organisations and community groups supporting older people.
Get in Touch
To find out more about our scams prevention service, to enquire about a talk or to report a scam, please email scams@ageuk-northumberland.org.uk or call 01670 784 800 and mention that your query is about scams.
Useful Scams Information
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northumberland/our-services/scams-awareness/useful-scams-information/
Scams Advice and Support
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northumberland/our-services/scams-awareness/scams-advice-and-support/
Avoiding Scams - Ways to Protect Yourself
See the latest Age UK National information guide explaining what you can do to protect yourself from scams, and how to spot the warning signs.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/siteassets/documents/information-guides/ageukig05_avoiding_scams_inf.pdf
Age UK Scams Audio Guides
Linked below are Age UK Scams information guides in audio form for those who may have issues with sight, or would just like to listen to the information in spoken word. Click to listen, or right click to download, the MP3 files.
The link will direct you to our Scams Awareness page on our website.