Scams Prevention

Email: ScamsAwareness@ageuksurrey.org.uk
Telephone: 01483 503414

This programme aims to help older Surrey residents both recognise and avoid the latest scams targeting their money.

What does our Scams Prevention service do?

• Help older Surrey residents from falling for scams by increasing their knowledge and confidence to recognise and deal with attempted scams.

• Offer support to those working with older Surrey residents in helping them to recognise and deal with scams.

• Provide support to older victims of scams and fraud recovering after an incident.

Giving you the tools to stay safe

Older people can be particularly vulnerable to fraud and scams. They can have a serious emotional and financial impact on victims, and can damage quality of life and wellbeing for many.

Sophisticated scams have been on the rise during the pandemic by up to one- third - 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 Surrey to organisations supporting older people such as community groups, social groups and older people’s community housing schemes.

Get in touch with us

To find out more about our scams prevention service, to enquire about a talk or to report a scam, please email: ScamsAwareness@ageuksurrey.org.uk or telephone 01483 503414 and mention that your query is about scams.