Take Five

We're a national campaign that offers straightforward & impartial advice to help everyone protect themselves from preventable financial fraud. #TakeFive

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You may think you’re helping a police or bank investigation by handing over your bank card. But this is a scam. ⚠️

Your bank or the police will never send a courier to collect your card, PIN, cash or valuables.

Take Five to stop and think before you part with money or information. Find out more and learn how to protect yourself: https://t.co/Ucn5lDpYa5

#TakeFive #StopChallengeProtect #CourierScam

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@TheFCA Such an important message - always take your time to check before you invest ✔️

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Have you seen a deal online that looks too good to be true? 🤔

Purchase scams are when a criminal creates fake adverts online to encourage you to buy goods that don’t actually exist.

Always stop and think. Research the seller before you part with your money and information.

#StopChallengeProtect #PurchaseScam

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Looking for tickets to the Oasis tour? Read this important info on protecting yourself from ticket scams ⬇️

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With code emails due to be sent out over the next few days, please read this post carefully and be aware of potential Oasis Live ’27 ticket scams.

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Is it a bargain… or fraud? 👀

Sometimes, online adverts for goods and services can be part of a purchase scam.

Always #TakeFive to consider whether an online link or website is reliable before buying goods online 💸

#StopChallengeProtect #PurchaseScam

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“Hi Mum… Hi Dad…” 📱

Criminals impersonate family members to trick you into parting with your money or information. They try to gain your trust and create a sense of panic.

#TakeFive and always speak to the person directly before transferring any money and take your time to verify the request.

#StopChallengeProtect

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Vishing alert📞

Fraudsters can call, pretending to be your bank or a trusted organisation. ⚠️✋

Remember:
-Never share details over the phone
-Call your bank or trusted organisation using a number you know to be true
-It’s okay to hang up and reject any requests for your information

#TakeFive #StopChallengeProtect

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What is vishing?

This is when criminals call pretending to be a trusted organisation.

When answering calls like this:
-Don’t give out any personal or financial info
-Call your bank on a number you know to be correct
-Remember, you can say no and hang up ⚠️

#TakeFive #StopChallengeProtect

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Good manners shouldn't cost you money.

Learn 'The Art of Impoliteness' and discover how a little impoliteness can go a long way in helping to protect you from fraud.

Find out more: https://t.co/7K70V9mhJA

#TakeFive #ArtofImpoliteness #StopChallengeProtect

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Someone at the door asking for money? 🚪

Don’t feel pressured to agree or pay on the spot. Say no, shut the door and check independently.

When it comes to fraud, it pays to be impolite.

Find out more: https://t.co/7K70V9mhJA

#TakeFive #ArtOfImpoliteness #StopChallengeProtect

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Fraudsters rely on people feeling too uncomfortable to question them or say “No”.

If you're asked for money or personal details, it's okay to hang up, shut the door, close the email, or say no. A genuine organisation won't mind.

#TakeFive #ArtofImpoliteness #StopChallengeProtect

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High returns. Famous faces. A limited-time offer. 👀

Investment scams can be made to look convincing. Close the email and independently check the company before acting.

When it comes to fraud, it pays to be impolite.

Find out more: https://t.co/83v91jpOhe

#TakeFive #ArtOfImpoliteness #StopChallengeProtect

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Criminals count on you being polite.

Trust your instincts. If it doesn't feel right, don't be afraid to hang up, shut the door, close the email or say no.

Learn more: https://t.co/7K70V9mhJA

#TakeFive #ArtofImpoliteness #StopChallengeProtect

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An unexpected call isn’t always what it seems 📞

If someone asks for your personal details or money, hang up and independently check they are who they say they are.

When it comes to fraud, it pays to be impolite.

Find out more: https://t.co/83v91jpOhe

#TakeFive #ArtOfImpoliteness #StopChallengeProtect

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When it comes to fraud, it pays to be impolite.

Hang up. Shut the door. Close the email. Or simply say “no”.

Take your time and check it’s real.

Find out more: https://t.co/7K70V9mhJA

#TakeFive #ArtOfImpoliteness #StopChallengeProtect

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When it comes to being more susceptible to scams and fraud, environment and time of day can play a role. ⏰

Keep your guard up this back-to-school season.

Try our tool to test how #ScamSceptible you might be: https://t.co/r1XChvCIfT

#TakeFive #StopChallengeProtect #BackToSchool

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Are you #ScamSceptible this back-to-school season? 🎒Scammers can try to take advantage of how you're feeling.

Try Take Five’s tool to test how susceptible you could be to a scam today 👉 https://t.co/TFnSCQb4q1

#TakeFive #StopChallengeProtect #BackToSchool

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Courier scams are on the rise – do you know how to protect yourself?

Remember, your bank or the police will never send a courier to your house asking for your card, PIN or valuables. Find out more: https://t.co/leve3ECI6y

#TakeFive #StopChallengeProtect #CourierScam

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Hoping for last minute tickets to Reading, Leeds or Creamfields festivals this bank holiday weekend? Don’t let a ticket scam ruin the festival buzz 🎟️🚩

Watch out for offers that seem too good to be true, pressure to pay quickly, bank transfer requests, suspicious links or someone offering to meet you outside the venue.

Stop. Challenge. Protect.

#TakeFive #TicketScams #ReadingFestival #LeedsFestival #Creamfields

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The Premier League is back ⚽

But criminals never left the pitch. They train to stay at the top of their game – and stopping is your best defence.

#TakeFive #StopChallengeProtect #TicketScams