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Older people are often the most vulnerable |
To combat the rise of fraud & online crime affecting older people, Age UK has launched a new fraud prevention & victim support pilot programme in partnership with Action Fraud. |
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Action Fraud: New pilot programme to combat scams targeting older Londoners with Age UK Scam warning issued as company targeting the elderly is shut down FSCS warns consumers about scam website Firm fined £350,000 for making record 146m nuisance calls Keep yourself safe – how to spot the signs of common scams Ban on pension cold calling will protect people from losing their life savings, says Citizens Advice Misleading missed delivery cards posted through letterboxes City of London Police collaborate with Microsoft to tackle computer software service fraud Inside the mind of a scammer: FCA reveals the tactics investment fraudsters use to deceive over 55s A third of over 75s targeted by investment scams, as FCA urges consumers to take the time to check |