Unfortunately there are a number of scams about claiming to be about your TV Licences.
Here is a really useful booklet to look through:
You can download a copy here: TV License scam booklet
Scamdemic effecting you or someone you support?
Please join us and promote the following to volunteers and voluntary sector groups responding to COVID.
https://www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk/
There’s a link to online training on the website and some downloadable info. Julie Chambers at Hampshire Trading Standards can provide more info and support if required.
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Friends against Scams
Friends Against Scams is a National Trading Standards Scams Team initiative, which aims to protect and prevent people from becoming victims of scams by empowering people to take a stand against scams.
- Scams cost the UK economy £5-£10 Billion a year
- 53% of people over 65 have been targeted by scams
- Only 5% of scams are reported
- Our statistics indicate that the average scam victim has lost over £3000
Anybody can join Friends Against Scams and make a difference in their own way.
Complete the online training and raise awareness throughout your community. Together we can create a scam free nation! More information, and access the training at www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk/
