Friends Against Scams (a National Trading Standards Scams Team initiative) have launched a new guide: Are you or your loved ones being targeted by scams? to provide information and advice to individuals and their loved ones to help protect them from scams. It suggests measures that can be put in place to help prevent criminals from making contact, such as the use of call blockers and the mail redirection service. It also provides information on managing finances to reduce the risk of scams, such as implementing a Lasting Power of Attorney.

The guide has been prepared by the National Trading Standards Scams Team and Bournemouth University, working in partnership with Lloyds Bank.