Fraud - Are you at risk?

Fraud constitutes nearly 40% of all criminal activity. Within a single year, approximately 1 in 17 adults in England and Wales experienced fraud, totalling around 3 million individuals.

Additionally, over a span of three years, 1 in 5 businesses fell prey to fraud.

This highlights that fraud is widespread and can impact anyone.

Believing you are safe from fraud? Think again. Fraudsters employ sophisticated techniques to exploit us when we are most vulnerable. No one is exempt from the threat of fraud. It is crucial for everyone to be vigilant and proactive in safeguarding against these risks.

Fraudsters employ various strategies and techniques to either take your money directly or gather personal details for future fraudulent activities. They are active across multiple platforms, including websites, apps, emails, texts, phone calls, mail, and even face-to-face interactions, such as at your doorstep.

Do you believe you could recognise an attempt to defraud you? While we may want to trust in our ability to identify a fraud from afar, the reality is that fraudsters are relentless, and their tactics are becoming increasingly complex.

Knowledge is one of our strongest defences against fraud. Understanding the common strategies used by fraudsters and recognising the warning signs significantly increases your ability to evade their schemes.

If you encounter something questionable or have been targeted by fraud, it is crucial to report it. Sharing information about your experience assists law enforcement in tackling these crimes and may help prevent similar incidents from affecting others.

Please contact us if you would like some FREE training on Scams Awareness from our Community Training Workshops.

For more information From Citizens Advice: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/.../reporting-a-scam/

For more information From the UK Government and how to report fraud please visit: https://stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk/are-you-at-risk/