Age UK Cheshire Scams Awareness and Aftercare Project

Over 50% of over 65's have reported being targeted by scammers. Unfortunately older people are frequently targeted by scammers, this may be for a number of reasons, these include the probability of being at home more, being socially isolated, have less of a support system or loneliness.

Each year in Cheshire, more than 5,000 people report being victims of scams and fraud, costing them over £20 million. Scammers are criminals who commit fraud. 

Cheshire East Council's Trading Standards have partnered with Age UK Cheshire to raise awareness of scams and doorstep crime amongst local older people, as well as providing much needed aftercare for older people who have been victims of these crimes. 

The project is kindly funded by Age UK and Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire.

Find out more about the project; 

Age UK Cheshire East website.

Email: scams@ageukcheshire.org.uk
Telephone: 01625 612958