We're a national campaign that offers straightforward & impartial advice to help everyone protect themselves from preventable financial fraud. #TakeFive
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Received a text for a delivery? 📦
Stop and think.
- You shouldn’t have to pay a fee for a missed delivery.
- If you're unsure, check the notifications to ensure they are genuine.
- Avoid clicking on links in messages or email and only visit trusted websites.
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Expecting a delivery? 🚚
🔴Stop: Don’t click on unexpected links or attachments.
🟡Challenge: Ask yourself – could it be fake? Check any notifications very carefully and only use official apps or websites to track parcels.
🟢Protect: Report the message by forwarding it to 7726.
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Watch your card when you’re away!
Keep your passport, ID and card safe when travelling.
Shield your PIN when typing it in and check your bank statement when you get home for any transactions you don’t recognise.
#TakeFive #Holidayfraud
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Criminals can steal your identity by using information on your:
- social media
- driving licence
- old statements
If you receive letters about loans or credit cards you didn’t apply for you could be a victim of identity theft and you should contact your bank immediately.
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How to spot identity theft:
⚠️ Transactions appear that you don't recognise
⚠️You receive letters about loans you didn't apply for
⚠️You receive bills/invoices for goods or services you didn't order
Contact your bank immediately if any of the above happen to you.
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Criminals can turn up on doorsteps, posing as tradespeople, claiming there’s an urgent problem with your house.
Remember:
🛡️It’s OK to reject, refuse or ignore any request
🛡️You can say no and close the door
🛡️Only criminals try to rush or panic you
#TakeFive #DoorstepSafety
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A doorstep scam is when someone comes to your door and tries to trick you into paying for work you don’t need.
✅Only open the door if you’re expecting someone
✅If they try to rush or panic you, this could be a scam
✅Check their credentials
#TakeFive #DoorstepScams
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Think like a detective. 🕵️♂️
Scams can come in many forms, but they often leave clues. This #TakeFiveWeek26 we’re encouraging people to #ReadBetweenTheLies and stay one step ahead of scammers.
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It's #TakeFiveWeek26 and we're on a mission to help people #ReadBetweenTheLies to recognise and prevent fraud.
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It’s #TakeFiveWeek26!
This year we’re tapping into something many of us already love: crime fiction. This trains us to spot patterns, question what we’re told, and look for the hidden detail. Can you spot the clues in the video?
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Sometimes FOMO takes over! 🎫
Stay safe from ticket scams – always use official ticket sites or official resellers. Always stop and think before you buy. If it seems ‘too good to be true’ it probably is.
Share this with a friend to keep them safe from ticket scams this summer too 🔒
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Trying to get your hands on a ticket for your next event?
Stop and think. 🛑
- Always book through official sellers or resellers.
- Avoid buying tickets on social media.
- Pay using a secure platform and avoid using bank transfer.
#STARtickets #TicketScams #GrandNational
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As the end of the tax year approaches, SMEs face one of their busiest periods.
It's during busy periods like this that criminals can take advantage.
Read our latest blog below to find out more.
takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/ne…
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Are those new bank details genuine? 🤔 It’s nearly tax year-end and criminals might use this to rush you into paying a fake invoice.
They might send you genuine looking invoice but change bank account details.
#TakeFive to speak to the supplier directly before you pay.
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Booking a holiday? #TakeFive to protect yourself from holiday fraud:
🔍 Research the company you’re booking with and read reviews.
🔗 Avoid clicking on links from social media, email or message.
💳 Use a secure payment platform from trusted retailers.
Find out more: takefive-stopfraud.org.uk//p…
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