5 Red Flags a Loved One is being Scammed

Do you ever worry that your parents, grandparents or friends might be getting scammed? Watch this video for 5 warning signs that they might be a victim of a scam.

00:00 Intro
00:11 Red Flag 1: Large unexplained payments
00:41 Red Flag 2: They're short of money
01:00 Red Flag 3: Large amounts of post
01:28 Red Flag 4: Lots of phone calls
01:39 Red Flag 5: They seem anxious
02:22 How to report a scam

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[HannahHazlehurstTheScientist]

I've just had a chat with my family about scams, after one of us came incredibly close to losing their money. I'm the most tech savvy in the family and even I got nearly caught out by a Smishing scam.

[johnmacleod]

Ah now I see the real sense of urgency in making loved ones aware

[andreastreet]

My sister looks after mums money but one day she had a call asking mum for her account details she gave them a number, when my sister asked what number she gave it turned out it was my sister's old mobile number 🤣

[PaulSharpe]

This is a really good guide for love ones. It would be really helpful to have a guide as to what a typical scam looks like, from the view point of the person being scammed.

[HorshamHector]

Yes do report it to Action Fraud, unfortunately neither they (or the police) will actually do anything or investigate it but it may help you feel better..

[allanmiddleton]

Why answer the telephone ? Always have an ANSWMACHINE and listen ! Most will not leave a message ! Job done ! If someone starts to speak don’t get involved unless you so desire. It’s Common Sense Advice ; sadly though, Common Sense is not Common !!

[nigelhealey]

Thanks for this video, it Is very informative.

[CUsoonOK]

Hi Which, informative video apart from "Ringing off the hook" - I've not heard that expression before. What does it mean?

[DavidSmith-tmrv]

I don't hear so well, so putting a sound video on doesn't help me. Why not put the 5 reasons on first, not after, then the video?

[pa]

Spoiled by the unnecessary, meaningless music