Scams and Doorstep Crime are two major areas of consumer detriment. By learning about how rogue traders attempt to fraudulently extract money from unsuspecting victims, you can help to reduce their impact - knowledge is power.
 
This training is open to anyone wishing to learn more about scams and doorstep crime and how to spot rogue traders, but is particularly useful for those who care for or have contact with anyone who is vulnerable, isolated, or unlikely to be online themselves.

The following pages contain information on recognising, reporting and raising awareness of scams and rogue traders. At the end you can test your new found knowledge with our quiz and sign up to receive regular updates on the latest scams and trading standards news by email.
 
The training should take you no longer than 15 minutes, but please allow extra time if you would like to watch the suggested videos and follow the further reading links...
 
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