Cirencester Scene Magazine - Establishing Local Connections
Too Good to be True: CAB Warn Public Against Scams
Cotswold District CAB is calling for people in the Cotswolds to be on the lookout for any website, letter, doorstep seller or phone call with a proposal that sounds too good to be true – because it might very well be a scam.
Top tips for dealing with scams
•If it sounds too good to be true it probably is. •It you haven’t bought a ticket – you can’t win it. •You shouldn’t have to pay anything to get a prize. •If in doubt, don’t reply. Bin it, delete it or hang up.
•Persuasive sales patter? Just say: “No thank you”.
•Contacted out of the blue – be suspi- cious.
•Never give out your bank details unless you are certain you can trust the person contacting you.
•Take your time – resist pressure to make a decision straight away.
•Never send money to someone you don’t know.
•Walk away from job ads that ask for money in advance.
•Your bank will never attend your home.
•Your bank and the police will never collect your bank card.
•Your bank and the police will never ask for your PIN.
•Computer firms do not make unsolicited phone calls to help you fix your computer. •Don’t suffer in silence – tell others about scams.
What to do if you have been scammed
•Report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 to help stop it happening to others.
•Often you can't always get your money back if you've been scammed, especially if you've handed over cash.
•If you've paid for goods or services by credit card you have more protection and if you used a debit card you may be able to ask your bank for a chargeback.
•Get advice and report it to Trading Stan- dards through the Citizens Advice consumer ser-
vice on 08454 04 05 06 or online advice at
www.cotswoldcab.org.uk Or call Sandi Sorell 01285 888130
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