Supported by Nationwide Building Society

Scams are crimes, and they're a growing problem, so it's important to be aware of what they might look like and how you can avoid them. This guide looks at:

  • Avoiding and spotting scams
  • Security dos and don'ts
  • Who is targeted by scammers
  • Types of scam
  • What to do if you've been scammed
  • What to do if you think someone else has been scammed

Nationwide Building Society is sponsoring our Scamwise guide. You can download the Scamwise guide as a PDF document, order it to be posted to you or pick one up from a Nationwide branch. Nationwide knows many older people are concerned about being scammed, and this sponsorship is part of its commitment to supporting them. 

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