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  1. Spotting TV Licence scams

    Watch out for emails asking you to pay to renew your TV Licence. Age UK provide details around TV Licence scams, how to spot them and what to do.

  2. Staying safe online

    online can make life easier for older people in many ways, but also comes with the risk of scams and fraud. Online scams are becoming increasingly common, but you can protect yourself by knowing what to look ... avoid scams and fraud. We explain some common online scams below. Email scams Digital scams are becoming increasingly common and sophisticated. Phishing emails are a common type of email fraud, where scammers

  3. Postal scams

    One of the ways that scammers commonly contact people is through the post. Learn how to protect yourself from postal scams from Age UK.

  4. Using the NHS COVID Pass

    help with this, always remember: The NHS COVID Pass is free The NHS will never ask for payment or any financial details The NHS will never issue fines or penalties relating to your NHS COVID Pass. Here ... victim of a fraud, please report this to Report Fraud online as soon as possible, or by calling 0300 123 2040 . If you have any information relating to NHS COVID Pass or vaccine certificate fraud you can stay

  5. Access to cash during and after lockdown

    be getting the right support from their bank. Alongside this, there is also the risk of abuse and fraud. In 2018/19, there were 24,625 concluded safeguarding enquiries in England [1] due to concerns about ... With Age UK previously estimating that 800,000 older people a year in England and Wales experience fraud, equivalent to 1 person every 40 seconds. What support are banks and the Post Office offering? During

  6. How to set up an email account and other email essentials

    access your emails easily on your smartphone or tablet. If you have an Android phone, the Gmail app will be automatically downloaded to your phone. Click here to find out more about downloading apps . Setting ...   You may then be prompted to verify your new device in your emails.  Most Android phones will come with the Gmail app pre-installed. If you use Gmail, you'll just need to open the app and log

  7. 10 ways political parties could help older people

    no-cost steps our future Government could take to improve the lives of older people. On 4 July, the UK will be heading to the polls for the general election. Party manifestos have now been published, and it’s ... banking services need more protection, which can be achieved by amending the law. 4. Bring forward fraud reforms that focus on prevention and on supporting victims. More action is needed to prevent scams

  8. Phone scams

    Phone scams and cold calls can be annoying, frustrating, and even threatening. Find out what you can do to stop them and protect yourself from scams.

  9. Are landlines being phased out?

    UK’s telephone network is being upgraded, so landline services are changing. For most, switching over will be straightforward, but some people may need new equipment or support to make the changes. Landlines ... making this change. Once you've moved to the new digital system, your landline will mainly work as it always has, although there will be some differences. For example, it won't work if there's a power cut so

  10. Age UK Raffle rules

    on behalf of, or for a person under the age of 18 they will be disqualified from the raffle and will forfeit their prize and the purchase price will be returned. The cost of each entry is £1. You may ... conditions of the raffle, such cancellation will not affect their prior purchase of raffle entries nor their rights as a holder of such raffle entries. The draw will be made by our External Lottery Manager

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