Monday 10 May 2021

Friends Against Scams Online Learning

Scams awareness online provided by National Trading Standards. Lots of useful information.

By attending a Friends Against Scams awareness session or completing the online learning, anyone can learn about the different types of scams and how to spot and support a victim. With increased knowledge and awareness, people can make scams part of everyday conversation with their family, friends and neighbours, which will enable them to protect themselves and others.

After this session you will be asked to start taking action to take a stand against scams. This could be by talking to your neighbours, friends or family about scams or writing to your local MP asking them to promote scams awareness action by delivering key messages to prevent people from being scammed. 

There are two versions of the online awareness session that you can choose from. You can either watch their new video which is a short and condensed version (8 minutes) or you can scroll down to complete our original interactive session (about 20 minutes).


Chapter 1:   Why is learning about scams important?
Chapter 2:   Types of scams
Chapter 3:   How to spot a scam victim
Chapter 4:   Spot the signs
Chapter 5:   Helping friends and family
Chapter 6:   Reporting and advice
Chapter 7:   Congratulations - You are now a Friend Against Scams
Chapter 8:   Other 'Friends' initiatives

Visit start the e-learning course online for free to find out more or Click Start to continue.

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