‘Friends against Scams’.
Action Fraud have reported a 400% increase in Coronavirus related fraud in March and updated figures show there have been 105 reports to Action Fraud since 1 February 2020, with total losses reaching nearly £970,000. Further information regarding current scams relating to Coronavirus can be found at: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/alert/coronavirus-related-fraud-reports-increase-by-400-in-march.
If you or someone you know could be vulnerable to scams, you can find out more at www.durham.gov.uk/scams or help protect your community from scams and support victims by becoming a Friend Against Scams at www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk/elearning/durham.
Further information from National Trading Standards can be found here
“Friends Against Scams” is an educational project raising awareness of scams, the tactics and strategies of scammers and encouraging people to feel confident about how to report them. The target audience is those who come into contact with the more vulnerable members of society.
See the poster below for more information or contact Julie Egan on 03000 267827, mobile 07557 632679 or email Julie.egan@durham.gov.uk.
