Think you could be a victim of fraud? Worried about becoming one? Barking & Dagenham Council’s Principal Trading Standards Officer, Cenred Elworthy, runs through some helpful tips that’ll help you spot a fraudster:
- If you think it’s too good to be true, it probably is. If it seems like too good an offer or too low a price, don’t get involved.
- If you realise there’s a problem, try and get out of the situation as quickly as possible.
- Keep track of what you’re spending and where. Keep hold of receipts, credit card statements, and anything else that can help you track the m
Think you could be a victim of fraud? Worried about becoming one? Barking & Dagenham Council’s Principal Trading Standards Officer, Cenred Elworthy, runs through some helpful tips that’ll help you spot a fraudster:
- If you think it’s too good to be true, it probably is. If it seems like too good an offer or too low a price, don’t get involved.
- If you realise there’s a problem, try and get out of the situation as quickly as possible.
- Keep track of what you’re spending and where. Keep hold of receipts, credit card statements, and anything else that can help you track the money you’ve spent.
- If you need help, talk to someone. Whether it’s friends, family, neighbours, or the Consumer Helpline.
- Scammers often strike more than once, so if you’ve already been the victim of a scam, be wary about getting involved in future scams.
If you’re concerned that you or someone you know if or has been a victim of a scam, contact Citizens Advice. Or, call the Consumer Helpline on 0345 404 0506.
