Scams: payments, protection and progress
Phil, Policy Manager at Independent Age, speaks about the different types of scams and the introduction of the new bank code.
29 July 2019
25 July 2019
Under pressure from a cold call
Ex-bank manager Nigel shares his experience of being scammed and the lasting impact this has had.
25 July 2019
Bullseye: How and why scammers target older people
Dennis Reed, Director of Silver Voices, details the increasingly the sophisticated techniques that scammers use, and why they target older people.
25 July 2019
Scams: not just for older people
Louise Baxter, National Trading Standards Scams Team, tackles the stigma that has built up around ‘being scammed’.
25 July 2019
The tricks scammers use – my father’s story
Andrew shares his father’s experience of being scammed and the impact this has had.
25 July 2019
The impact of scams on mental health
Jolie, from the Mental Health Foundation, shares her expertise on the impact of scams in later life.
25 July 2019
The stark reality of scams
Alex Smith, from Citizens Advice, explains how anyone can find themselves the victim of a scam, but that older people are most at risk of being targeted. She provides insight into how to protect yourself and others.
25 July 2019
Protecting myself and family against scams
With online and telephone fraud becoming more prevalent, Helen has had to take numerous measures to protect herself and her family from scammers.
22 July 2019
Paying the price: ensuring older people have a healthy diet
Simon Shaw from Sustain reflects on the barriers to good nutrition amongst older people