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16/08/2023

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  1. Overview
  2. How common are internet scams and fraud?
  3. What types of scams and fraud exist?
  4. How to recognise scams and fraud?
  5. Advice for avoiding scams and fraud
  6. How scams and fraud relate to mental health
  7. What to do if you think you are being or have been scammed?
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Useful contacts

Samaritans

Offering emotional support 24 hours a day

Address - The Upper Mill, Kingston Road, Ewell, Surrey KT17 2AF

Telephone - 116 123

Free
(24/7 365 days a year )

Age UK

Information and advice for the elderly about many issues including benefits.

Telephone - 0800 678 1602

(8am - 7pm every day)

Victim Support

Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting victims of crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We provide specialist help to support people to cope and move on to the point where they feel they are back on track with their lives.

Telephone - 08 08 16 89 111

(24/7)

MoneyHelper

You can use the MoneyHelper website to find a debt adviser near you and gain advice on other debt matters. Webchat is available at the website, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm Saturday, 8am to 3pm. WhatsApp us with questions about debt, borrowing and pensions on 07701342744.

Address - 120 Holborn, London EC1N 2TD

Telephone - 0800 138 7777

(Monday to Friday (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) The line is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and bank holidays)

Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice is a network of 316 independent charities throughout the United Kingdom that give free, confidential information and advice to assist people with money, legal, consumer and other problems. Web chat available on website.

Telephone - 0800 144 8848

Same as costs calling 01 or 02 for landline

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  1. Overview
  2. How common are internet scams and fraud?
  3. What types of scams and fraud exist?
  4. How to recognise scams and fraud?
  5. Advice for avoiding scams and fraud
  6. How scams and fraud relate to mental health
  7. What to do if you think you are being or have been scammed?
  8. Other Useful Links
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