Seniors' Guide to Staying Safe Against Tax Scams

It highlights:

  • Information on the most common types of tax scams that target seniors. This includes Phishing attacks, identity theft, fake HMRC texts, fake websites, and fraudulent phone calls designed to steal personal information.
  • Helpful advice on how to spot scammers both in the real world and online - especially on social media, as well as precautions and other practical tips for seniors that can help keep their money and information safe and protected.
  • What to do in case you think you've been a victim of a tax scam, including advice on some of the first steps you need to take, where to seek help or report scams, and how to fix or control the damage of fraud.
  • Links to other helpful tools, resources online, and support networks and organisations that seniors can turn to for help in case they get scammed.

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This information has been collected from third party providers therefore the Reading Services Guide, Reading Borough Council (RBC) and Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of this information and recommends that parents, carers, young people, residents and professionals check with providers regarding DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and OFSTED registrations and CQC registrations. Information collected by Reading Service Guide; is used solely to implement and supply the Family Information Service (FIS), Special Educational Needs & Disabilities - Reading's Local Offer, Adults & Carers Support Group and Reading Youth.

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