Scams Awareness Month July 2015

“Don’t be Rushed Don’t be Hushed”

This coming July, Havering Citizens Advice Bureau’s Active Living project, in partnership with Havering Council and the Metropolitan Police will be participating in a series of roadshow events around the borough to bring attention to those “out of the blue scams”. Look out for the roadshow promotional boards around the Borough.

The aim is to create a community of informed, confident consumers able to recognise possible scams and be assertive in dealing with them. Using the slogan “Don’t be Rushed Don’t be Hushed” consumers can get advice on how to refuse to be forced into making rushed decisions by scammers and to have the confidence to speak out about their experiences and not be hushed because of a sense of shame, foolhardiness or weary acceptance.

There will also be an opportunity to speak in private to a member of the team to discuss any relevant concerns people may have. Everyone is welcome.

The Roadshow Dates and Venues are:

14th July 2015        2-4pm Nat West Bank, Romford

15th July 2015         10am-2pm Barclays Bank Hornchurch

16th July 2015         12-2pm Tesco Roneo Corner

For further information contact Kim Crisp, Havering Citizens Advice Bureau, 01708 629903 or kim@haveringcab.org.uk

Action Fraud 0300 123 2040 www.actionfraud.police.uk