PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IF YOU HAVE ANY ISSUES OR WORRIES REGARDING SCAMS.
- Clive Heppolette
- Sep 25, 2022
- 0 min read
Updated: Oct 26, 2022
WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET SCAMMED REDUCING THE DAMAGE
Although it may be hard to recover any money that you have lost to a scam, there are steps you can take to reduce the damage and avoid becoming a target again. The quicker you act, the more chance you have of reducing your losses.
Report a scam. By reporting the scam (see page 46), we will be able to warn other people about the scam and minimise the chances of the scam spreading further. You should also warn your friends and family of any scams that you come across. Scammers are quick to identify new ways of conning people out of their money. Be aware that any new scheme or initiative will quickly be targeted.
Finally, remember that this booklet does not contain all the answers. To avoid being a victim you need to be aware that someone who is not suspicious and has a trusting nature is a prime target for a criminal. Don’t be afraid, but be aware. Don’t be scared, be sceptical. And above all, remember if it sounds too good to be true it probably is! For more information If you are a member of the public or organisation and reside within the Metropolitan Police Area then to request further copies of this booklet contact Cyber Crime Prevention, Metropolitan Police Service on 020 7230 8129 or email Cyber&FraudContact@met.police.uk. Also, the Metropolitan Police Service has produced other books and videos to help raise awareness. These can all be found at www.met.police.uk/littlemedia. The Metropolitan Police Service Cyber Prevention Team have provided many other police forces with the necessary details to print further copies of their own. If you reside outside of the Metropolitan Police Area then contact your local police force who may be printing their own version.
The Metropolitan Police Service would like to thank all our partners for their time and efforts in helping create the fifth edition of this booklet. We would also like to acknowledge the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. JUST REMEMBER: IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT PROBABLY IS.
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