Chapter 3
How to Spot a Scam Victim
Scam victims may experience financial hardship or self-neglect, along with these other signs.
Postal Scams
- Regular trips to the Post Office
- Receiving/sending large amounts of mail
- Lots of products and/or free gifts
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Telephone Scams
- Receive lots of phone calls
- Speak of friends they've not met in person or helpful callers
- Make regular payments over the phone
- Mention an urgent call from a family member asking for money, which the family member later says they never made
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Online Scams
- Suspicious emails requesting personal details or containing links or attachments
- Unexpected final demands or refunds from a UK official
- Talk of an online relationship and the person is in need of money
- Talk of an investment opportunity promoted by a celebrity or well-known person online
Doorstep Scams
- Poor quality or unnecessary work carried out on their home
- Fearful of opening the door
- Making large cash withdrawals to pay for the work
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