Scams awareness
Covid-19 scams
Please do be careful of Coronavirus (Covid-19) scams that are around at the moment. They often target older people. Here is some information you may find useful.
Bristol City Council
Coronavirus (COVID-19) scams and overpricing: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/crime-emergencies/coronavirus-covid-19-scams-and-overpricing
Avon and Somerset Police
Avon and Somerset Police have produced a couple of Senior Safety Videos about Covid-19 scams and frauds that are being targeted at the vulnerable and elderly.
- Senior safety video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUWkITYmcQg&feature=youtu.be
- Senior safety video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJEwTAcxuzs&feature=youtu.be
You may also find helpful this advice from Avon and Somerset Police, including how to report scams and fraud: https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/report/fraud/