Scams Awareness Month is taking place throughout the month of February.
The Office of Fair Trading has identified the most common scams targeted at UK consumers with the aim of alerting the public to the dubious schemes that try to part them from their money.
It has been estimated that UK consumers lose approximately 1bn a year to these types of schemes. Young people are particularly vulnerable as they are often the subject of exploitative marketing techniques.
The people who run these scams are clever and sophisticated and they know how to persuade us to part with our cash.
They will catch you unawares, contacting you by phone, email, post or in person, have slick professional leaflets and letters, be persuasive and persistent and rush you into making a decision.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
