Isle of Wight Against Scams Partnership (IWASP) is linking up with Age UK for a scam awareness event on 3rd October.
As part of the Celebrating Age Festival (1st-7th October), IWASP will be at Newport Library between 13:00-15:00 for the ‘Tea and Technology, Scones and Scams’ event to provide advice on how to keep yourself safe from scams and doorstep crime.
Sally Ash, Isle of Wight council’s fair trading officer, said:
“I’m delighted that IWASP is taking part in this year’s Celebrating Age festival and we would love to see residents and be able to share advice, over a cup of tea and a slice of cake, in how to be scam aware.
“Falling victim to a scam can leave people feeling isolated, financially worse off and vulnerable to further scams. It can often feel overwhelming so we are here to say you are not alone and we can help.
“Please bring your mobile phone or tablet with you and IWASP will be able to show how you can protect yourselves technologically. If you have any letters or emails that you would like IWASP to look at and advise on or you have fallen prey to a scam, we will do our best to help.”
Visitors on the day will also have the chance to take part in a short session designed to keep you and those you care about safe from scams. Free refreshments will also be available on the day.
Representatives from Age UK will also be available on the day, to provide information and advice.
Please note the venue for the event is Newport Library NOT Jubilee Stores, as has been advertised previously.
Reporting a Scam
• For advice on scams call – Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline: 03454040506
• To report a scam call – Action Fraud: 0300 123 2040
If you are concerned about somebody you care about or for more information on scams visit www.iwasp.org.uk.
The number to call for Citizens Advice Scams Action Service is 0300 330 3003
Unlike the mainland UK, the Ferry companies can help reduce such crime by increasing the ferry fares to the Island, that way we get less ‘undesirables’ which have recently filled much of the mainland UK.
The time, cost, and photographic evidence anyone traveling on such endures, will keep petty thieves and low life away, thus we only have to deal with the thankfully few, home grown, trash.
So keep the ferries forget the ‘fixed link’ and if you wish to get over the ‘other side quickly, then live there, you may be happier and real Islanders wouldn’t miss you.