OFT Videos - Scams and Fraudsters

The OFT (Office of Fair Trading) has issued warnings and notices about mail order scams and frauds for some time.

Many of these frauds and scams are aimed at the vulnerable elderly population. The OFT has produced some excellent videos that explain and illustrate the type of activity and how easy it is for an elderly person to fall victim.

The perpetrators are often plausible pleasantly individuals who first approach by the phone. Many of the victims are people who would never have thought of themselves as vulnerable to these crooks.

Anyone who has elderly parents, relatives or neighbours who they care for should be aware and warn them the OFT videos explain the tricks and plausible nature of these fraudsters who operate using mail and telephone.

• Angela Ripon on How to spot avoid Scams
• The OFT on the methods the scam merchants and fraudsters use.
• The OFT on How to spot if someone is a Victim