Scams Awareness and Advice

All advice is free and confidential.

Email: advice@ageukmanchester.org.uk
Telephone: 0161 833 3944

We offer information, advice and support regarding scams to people aged 50+ in the city of Manchester.

Advice sessions can be tailored to the client’s needs, giving information on:

• How to spot a scam
• How to keep yourself safe from scams
• Staying safe online
• How to report a scam
• Signposting to support services for scam victims

What support is available:

One to one support and home visits:
If you have been targeted by a scammer, you should never be afraid or embarrassed to speak up. Our scam support staff are here to provide a listening ear and to help and support you. One to one scam advice sessions are held in the comfort of the client’s own home and are free and confidential.

Community talks:
We also deliver talks to groups in the city of Manchester to raise awareness of scams and how to protect yourself from them. If you are interested in attending a group talk, or if you would like a member of our scam support staff to come and give a talk to your community group, please give us a call for more information. Group talks are free to attend and free to book.

Professional Referrals:

If you are a professional and would like to refer someone to the Programme for a home visit to find out more about support available, click on the below link to download the Scams Awareness and Advice Home Visit Referral Form.

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/manchester/about-us/age-uk-manchester-referral-forms/

Contact us:

To find out more about this or any of our other services, get in touch using the details above. Or call our Advice Line on 0161 833 3944 or enquiries@ageukmanchester.org.uk