Below is some important information on how you can access support and safeguard yourself against scams during the coronavirus outbreak.
Unfortunately not everyone out there is trustworthy and some people will try to take advantage of this unusual situation our society is facing and try to exploit people.
Listed below are some of the scams that you could be approached with, but please note that criminals and their scams come in all shapes and sizes, and they may contact you at the door, by phone, post or online:
Young people
Children and Coronavirus leaflet
Beware of scammers and fraudsters leaflet
Also be aware of the following scams that have been reported locally:
Beware of scammers and fraudsters leaflet
BOGUS LIFELINE CALLERS
We have received reports of people locally, who are trying to scam the elderly/vulnerable by knocking on their doors and asking if they can check their Lifeline equipment.
On our welfare calls, we will reiterate that the customer is not to open the door to anyone they are not expecting and that no one is currently completing any visits to check Lifelines, even if a prior appointment is made.
To avoid becoming a victim of a scam, we’ve please follow our tips and advice below:
We know it can be difficult to know who to trust, and we hope this information helps you to feel more informed and more able to protect yourself against these types of scams.
Lincolnshire Housing Partnership Limited registered as a charitable Community Benefit Society under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 with registered number: 7748. Data Protection registration number: ZA345449 Registered Office: Westgate Park, Charlton Street, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 1SQ