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Dudley Financial Abuse Alliance
March 2024
friends against scams
*Friends against scams*
Complete an online course to learn about the different types of scams and how to spot and support a victim.
With increased knowledge and awareness, people can make scams part of everyday conversation with their family, friends and neighbours, which will enable them to protect themselves and loved ones.
Once you've completed the session, turn your knowledge into action - spread the word, protect others and take a stand against scams
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WMnow
*WMnow*
WMnow is a free email messaging service from West Midlands Police.
Sign up to receive updates straight into your inbox about crimes, police activity and other local news as well as updates from partners including Action Fraud.
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nationwide
*Help for Nationwide members*
Nationwide offer lots of information about scams as well as a Scam Checker Service for their members.
*More info* [
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*Latest from Lloyds bank*
Lloyds Bank has online advice to help people spot a spam phone call.
You can listen to an example of a typical scam call to discover how they work. If you ever get a call like this, hang up.
*More info* [
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Safe not fake
*Choose safe, not fake*
Consumers are being warned about the dangers of purchasing fake health and beauty products.
*More info* [
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Court
Past prosecutions
Dudley Council's trading standards work tirelessly to investigate and take action against traders who defraud consumers.
Read more about past prosecutions:
Trader sentenced over PlayStation scam [
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A trader pleaded guilty after misleading a couple into paying for a new bathroom that was never fitted. [
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*More information about trading standards* [
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Scams
*Scams unit*
The scams unit was set up to protect the borough's most vulnerable residents, who are most likely to be targeted by scammers.
It has already helped prevent more than £8million being lost to scams.
*More info on scams unit* [
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