Doorstep Crime Awareness in 14 languages!

Imagine being approached at your doorstep by someone who seems trustworthy—perhaps a tradesperson or official—only to later realise you’ve been deceived. For many of us, this might feel like an unfortunate scenario, but for situationally vulnerable individuals, such as the elderly or those living alone, it’s a stark reality.

Doorstep crime preys on trust and isolation, they might turn up saying that there's a loose tile on your roof and for a small amount of money, they can fix it. Soon, the costs are increasing as this seemingly honest workman will claim to 'discover' new issues with your roof and and ask for more and more money.

Age UK have revealed that 85% of victims are over 65. Worse still, scams, including doorstep fraud, cost UK consumers a staggering £9.3 billion annually, according to Citizens Advice. It’s not just money lost—it’s confidence, independence, and peace of mind.

But there’s hope. Together, we can be part of the solution.

We’re thrilled to share that our Doorstep Crime leaflet has been updated with the latest insights to better support victims and prevent fraud. With special thanks to the Doorstep Crime Working Group, these leaflets have also been translated into 13  other languages, ensuring that everyone in our communities can access this vital information.

So whether it’s in English, Arabic, Welsh, or any of the other available languages, these resources can be used to help empower individuals to recognise and resist fraudulent tactics. The languages that are available are:

• • • English
    • Arabic
    • Bengali
    • Chinese (simplified)
    • Chinese (traditional)
    • Gujarati
    • Hindi
    • Polish
    • Portuguese
    • Punjabi
    • Romanian
      
    • Spanish
      
    • Urdu
    • Welsh

You’ll find the leaflets in the Resources section of the Friends Against Scams website and the SCAMchampion area.

Now, here’s where you come in: imagine the difference you can make by simply downloading the leaflet, sharing it with your family and neighbours, and spreading the word in your community. Together, we can create a network of informed, vigilant individuals who look out for one another. Let’s take this opportunity to protect those who need it most.

Download the leaflet today and be a champion for your community. Let’s stand together against doorstep crime.

For further information on scams, why not become a Friend Against Scams here and complete our online training available here.