Become a Friend Against Scams
Anyone can be involved in Friends Against Scams no matter what your background is or your age.
Friends Against Scams welcomes people from all walks of life to take a stand against scams. Don't worry if you think you don't know much about scams, as the awareness sessions will give you all the information you need.
Becoming a Friend will equip you with more understanding about the different types of scams and how to report them. If you would like to become a Friend Against Scams, the session can be taken in a number of ways: an eight minute video, a British Sign Language interpreted video, an interactive online session, or request an in-person session for groups.
If you would like to be a Friend Against Scams you can attend a short awareness session in person or complete the online training.
After this session you will be asked to start taking action to take a stand against scams. This could be by talking to your neighbours, friends or family about scams or writing to your local MP asking them to promote scams awareness. For more ideas of what you can do as a Friend, take a look at the 'Friends pledges' at the bottom of this page.
How it Works
1. Step 1
Choose a session below that suits you, there are many to choose form. There is even some additional training further down.
2. Step 2
Complete the session either face to face or online to become a Friend Against Scams. Receive your Friends Against Scams certificate and make a pledge to help raise awareness of scams.
3. Step 3
Carry out your pledge, post your new Friends Against Scams status on social media and help to protect your loved ones from scams.
Friends Against Scams Awareness Sessions
Awareness sessions run across England, Wales and Northern Ireland and are taught by SCAMchampions, who have completed the SCAMchampion training session.
Complete the online learning session, which can be done in the comfort of your own home, at work or wherever, is most convenient for you.
Watch our online training video and claim your Friends Against Scams certificate.
For access to a British Sign Language version of our awareness training.
Scams awareness training made more accessible for people with a learning disability
Example Pledges
Tell five people about the Friends Against Scams initiative.
Educate and talk to people about scams.
Share your Friends Against Scams status on social media.
Look out for people who are at risk of being a scam victim in your community.
Campaign for change - write to your local MP asking them promote scams awareness.
Actively support your local fight against scams by setting up or taking part in scam awareness activity or event in your local area.
Make a difference to someone's life by getting in touch and staying in touch, with someone who has been a victim of a scam.
Display a poster in the window of your home to show your neighbours that you're part of Friends Against Scams and to promote the initiative.