Fraud and Scams
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Theft and Fraud Within Families
It is a common misconception that financial abuse – including theft and fraud – is inflicted by individuals or organisations at arms-length, by people largely unknown to the victim. However, anecdotal evidence has for some time…
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Lloyds Cognitive Decline Leaflet
If you are worried about becoming a victim, or have responded to scams in the past, this guide sets out some practical things you can do to prevent criminals contacting you. It also gives information on…
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Coercion and Control in Financial Abuse; Learning from Domestic Abuse
Coercion and control are used in both domestic and financial abuse. There are also differences in how agencies approach these concerns, and we seek to highlight this to learn from and utilise best practice.
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Financial Scamming and Fraud
Financial scamming and its impact have been receiving a higher public profile in recent months, yet though it is recognised as a growing problem, there is a lack of clear research and evidence into the scale…
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Scams : the power of persuasive language
The information here is vital for community workers, community nurses and domiciliary care workers, and individuals who have family or friends who are isolating alone, to spot and deal with signs that they are being targeted…