Protecting Older & Vulnerable People from Scams, Frauds & Doorstep Crime

When:
February 20, 2018 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
2018-02-20T12:30:00+00:00
2018-02-20T14:00:00+00:00
Where:
Public Health Resource Centre
Technorth
9 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, Leeds
LS7 3NB
Contact:
Public Health Resource Centre
0113 378 6200

Please note that these sessions are aimed at professionals, to improve their awareness and practice around the subjects covered. They are not appropriate for members of the public.

Scams, Frauds and Doorstep crime are fast becoming the crime of the 21st Century, with many isolated and vulnerable older people being the main target of mass marketing scams, nuisance callers, cowboy builders and distraction burglaries.

The SAFER Project works to educate and empower older and vulnerable people to spot scams and deal confidently with doorstep callers to protect themselves from becoming victims.

The course will cover:
  • SAFER Project overview
  • Scams and frauds: facts and examples
  • Doorstep crime: facts and examples
  • SAFER toolkit information
  • Moving forward together: turning your learning into one key action
  • Contact information

This information session will be delivered by Jo Mackman, Safer Team Community Project Officer

Please note that these sessions are aimed at professionals, to improve their awareness and practice around the subjects covered. They are not appropriate for members of the public.

To book a place, please contact Public Health Resource Centre on (0113)  378 6200 or email: phrc@leeds.gov.uk

The sessions are free of charge and are presented in an engaging manner by friendly and knowledgeable facilitators.
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