
FriendsAgainstScams
@AgainstScams
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Friends Against Scams aims to protect and prevent people from becoming victims of scams and empowers people to ‘Take a Stand Against Scams.’
East Sussex
Joined June 2016
People don’t realise they’ve become a victim of a scam, many feel that the criminals are their friends, and feel worried if they don’t respond to demands or requests. Read more here:.#NoBlameNoShame #WeAreScamSurvivors#ScamAware
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✉ Criminals will make scam mail personal and address you by name to make it feel as if you’ve been specially selected to receive the mailing. Head over to the @AgainstScams website for information #SCAMnesty #ScamAware
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Using everyday AI tools is highly convenient and can be fun, but don’t become over-reliant on them. AI should be used as a tool, not a crutch. Check out our expert advice #SafeResponsibleAI #ScamAware
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💭If you want to help support Students Against Scams, register your university today to access informative resources to help raise awareness about money mule recruiters. More info here⤵️.#StudentsAgainstScams.#ScamAware
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People don’t realise they’ve become a victim of a scam, many feel that the criminals are their friends, and feel worried if they don’t respond to demands or requests. Read more here:.#NoBlameNoShame #WeAreScamSurvivors#ScamAware
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🏖️ Ready to book your next holiday?. 💳 Whenever possible, pay with a credit card, which often offers greater protection for online purchases. 🌟 For more information, visit #StopHolidayFraud.#ScamAware
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🏖️ Booking a last-minute escape?. ✅ Do some research first to check that the company is legitimate, especially if you haven’t used them before. 🔗 For more #StopHolidayFraud.#ScamAware
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‘Vishing’ is when criminals try to obtain your personal or financial information by calling you out of the blue. ⚠️Don’t give out any personal or financial info.⚠️Call your bank on a number you know to be correct.⚠️Remember, you can say no and hang up!. #ScamAware
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Scam mail is mostly targeted at those 65+. Chat with people around you about scams and look out for: ➡️ lottery or prize draw scams.➡️ psychic scams.➡️ health cure scams.➡️ investment scams.Send anything suspicious to @AgainstScams ➡️ #ScamAware
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People don’t realise they’ve become a victim of a scam, many feel that the criminals are their friends, and feel worried if they don’t respond to demands or requests. Read more here:.#NoBlameNoShame #WeAreScamSurvivors#ScamAware
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Trying to find tickets to that sold out concert?. Always remember to book tickets through official sellers who are members of the @STARticketing. If you think you might have been scammed, contact your bank immediately and report it to @ActionFraud. #ScamAware
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🛡️ Here's how you can protect yourself from becoming a money mule. Remember:. Protect. Risks. Identity. Crime. Educate. Read more here⤵️. #StudentsAgainstScams. #ScamAware
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🎣 Be cautious of suspicious links promising tempting holiday deals online or on social media. 🚫 Have you received a suspicious email? Report it by forwarding it to: report@phishing.gov.uk. 🔗 Find out more at #StopHolidayFraud.#ScamAware
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A well-known criminal tactic is to create a sense of urgency, which essentially puts their intended victim into a ‘hot’ state, where they feel the need to respond or act quickly. Read more here:.#NoBlameNoShame #WeAreScamSurvivors .#ScamAware
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📣 Last year, we received more than 6,000 reports of holiday fraud, with losses totalling £11 million. Follow our advice and enjoy a fraud-free holiday. 📩🌟🏖️. #StopHolidayFraud.#ScamAware
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🎣 Be cautious of suspicious links promising tempting holiday deals online or on social media. 🚫 Have you received a suspicious email? Report it by forwarding it to: report@phishing.gov.uk. 🔗 Find out more at #StopHolidayFraud. #ScamAware
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🏖️ Booking a last-minute escape?. ✅ Do some research first to check that the company is legitimate, especially if you haven’t used them before. 🔗 For more #StopHolidayFraud
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We can silence people with our words creating blame, shame and judgements. We need to adjust our language and communication with scam victims to focus the blame on the criminals, not the victims. Watch our video:.#NoBlameNoShame #WeAreScamSurvivors
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Scams are fraud and fraud is a crime! Do you receive scam mail and nuisance phone calls?.Become a Scam Marshal today and help the NTS Scams Team investigate these frauds. More information at #ScamAwareness
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