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By *orny PT OP Man
over a year ago
Peterborough |
Just read this on Martin Lewis's site...
Consumers wanting to avoid financial fraud now have a secure and easy-to-remember phone number to contact their banks on in order to avoid painful scams. It could prove to be the safest way for many to contact their provider if they have suspicions or concerns about any of their accounts.
Stop Scams UK and Global Cyber Alliance have today launched a UK-wide 159 call service, which is designed to guarantee consumers a safe route to contacting their banks about any products they hold with them.
The scheme is urging people to "stop, hang up and call 159" to check calls are for real. The idea is to help those who believe they have been contacted by scammers claiming to be their bank, or by fraudsters who encourage them to transfer money.
According to Stop Scams UK, criminal gangs stole over £470 million from individuals and small businesses last year by pretending to be a bank or other service provider, encouraging consumers to falsely make a payment or transfer money.
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By *orny PT OP Man
over a year ago
Peterborough |
"Fantastic idea! However, some of those vulnerable to scams, such as those with dementia, will not necessarily remember this new initiative  "
This is why some dementia suffers have printed cue sheets printed out and stuck on the inside of their frontfront door.
I've seen them on a few doors, they say don't forget to check the windows are shut, tv is off, doors are locked, keys, wallet...that sort of thing.
As someone with a poor short term memory, this is a brilliant idea, simple and dirt cheap. |
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"Fantastic idea! However, some of those vulnerable to scams, such as those with dementia, will not necessarily remember this new initiative
This is why some dementia suffers have printed cue sheets printed out and stuck on the inside of their frontfront door.
I've seen them on a few doors, they say don't forget to check the windows are shut, tv is off, doors are locked, keys, wallet...that sort of thing.
As someone with a poor short term memory, this is a brilliant idea, simple and dirt cheap."
Dementia isn't just poor short term memory. I don't want to digress, but some people with dementia also like to take down any bits of paper you helpfully place in strategic locations and some forms of dementia also interfere with the ability to read properly. People can be defrauded by all sorts of other means other than impersonation also.
The 159 initiative is great, I agree but it will still require banks to be open to supporting their vulnerable customers who may well not be able to access it/remember it or who may be defrauded via different mechanisms, such as people knocking on doors, stealing bank cards etc. |
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By *orny PT OP Man
over a year ago
Peterborough |
I know it's not just that, but the feeling of frustration and the panic attacks (where's my wallet/bank card) is really bad. Leaving a bank card in the cash machine really does knock your confidence. |
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I think this is a great initiative. I hope it goes some way towards preventing some of the scams that take place.
I'm my mum's case it wouldn't because both times she really believed it was Microsoft. |
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By *orny PT OP Man
over a year ago
Peterborough |
"I think this is a great initiative. I hope it goes some way towards preventing some of the scams that take place.
I'm my mum's case it wouldn't because both times she really believed it was Microsoft. "
Lets hope other organisations get onboard too. |
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