Thursday, 13 March 2025

5 tips to help older people avoid scams

Fraudsters regularly target older people in the hopes of stealing substantial savings built up over a lifetime, with older scam victims losing an average of almost £4,000 each.

We've rounded up five tips to reduce scams risks for older people, including how to deter dodgy doorstep sellers and protecting against scam callers.
 
Protect yourself and your loved ones
 
Source: Which? (11 Mar 2025)

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