Age UK Cheshire Scams Awareness and Aftercare Project

More than half of people over 65 have reported being targeted by scammers. Older people are often targeted because they may be at home more, are socially isolated, have fewer support networks or experience loneliness.

Each year in Cheshire, more than 5,000 people report being victims of scams and fraud, costing them over £20 million. Scammers are criminals who commit fraud. 

Cheshire East Council's Trading Standards have partnered with Age UK Cheshire to raise awareness of scams and doorstep crime amongst local older people, as well as providing much needed aftercare for older people who have been victims of these crimes. 

The project is kindly funded by Age UK and Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire.

Find out more about the project on the Age UK Cheshire East website.

Email: scams@ageukcheshire.org.uk
Phone: 01625 612 958