Share this with your family group — one conversation can save their savings.
Older people are targeted because they are polite, trusting and often have savings. A simple family rule helps more than any app.
What to do
- The fake police or court callRule: hang up and call a family member first.
- The ‘grandchild in trouble’ callAgree a family code word for real emergencies.
- Investment ‘with guaranteed returns’Rule: no investment without talking to the family.
- Phishing SMS and fake bank callsRule: never share TAC codes, ever.
- Romance and friendship scams onlineStay in touch — loneliness is what scammers use.
- Write the 997 number on the fridgeAnd your bank's official hotline.
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Emergency? Call 999. Scam in progress? Call the National Scam Response Centre at 997. This tip is general information, not legal advice.