Dear Resident,

Do you know that nearly a third of all fraud is committed over the telephone?

Criminals are experts at impersonating people or organisations (like banks, the tax office or even the police). 

They spend hours researching you for their scams, hoping you’ll let your guard down for just a moment. Stop and think. It could protect you and your money. 

Stop: Taking a moment to stop and think before parting with your money or information could keep you safe. 

Challenge: Could it be fake? It’s OK to reject, refuse or ignore any requests. Only criminals will try to rush or panic you. 

Protect: Contact your bank immediately if you think you’ve fallen for a scam and report it to Action Fraud here: Action Fraud

For more information please click on the link below or see the attached Phone Scams Booklet

45788196-0bc9-42a4-87cc-371f2710914e.pdf (neighbourhoodalert.co.uk)