BE ON YOUR GUARD AGAINST FRAUD Stop and think. It could protect you and your money. Criminals are experts at impersonating people, organisations and the police. They spend hours researching you for their scams, hoping you’ll let your guard down for just a moment. Stop and think. It could protect you and your money. STOP Take a moment to stop and think before parting with your money or information. It could keep you safe from criminals. CHALLENGE Could it be fake? It’s ok to reject, refuse or ignore any requests. Only criminals will try to rush or panic you. PROTECT Contact your bank immediately if you think you’ve been scammed and report it to Action Fraud at actionfraud.police.uk or on 0330 123 2040 For more advice on how to spot fraud visit takefive-stopfraud.org.uk Regards. LPA - Dudley Central Team 2 “Prevent Harm, Protect People, and Build Trust” |