Any of us can be targeted by scams. They can be very distressing, and the impact is often emotional as well as financial. If you’ve been the victim of a scam, remember that you’re not alone. Scams are increasingly common, and many people from all walks of society are caught out.

The good news is that there are ways to avoid being taken in by scams if you know what to look for, if you click the button below it will take you to Age UK website there is information that can help you spot the warning signs that someone might be trying to scam you, including:

• the ways scammers might try to approach you

• what you can do if you think you’re being scammed

 • how to avoid being deceived by scams in the future.