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How to help a parent who keeps getting scam calls
Kind, practical ways to support a parent who is getting scam calls, from call blocking to a calm plan for the next call, without taking away their independence.
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Step by step ways to tell whether a call, text or email is real.
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How to set a family safe word
A family safe word is a simple way to confirm a caller really is your grandchild or child. How to choose one, share it and use it calmly.
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Already gave out a code, or let someone into your computer? Do this now.
You gave out a code or let someone into your computer. The steps to take right now, in the right order.
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Would a real government agency actually call you like this?
How to tell whether a call from a government agency is real, and what to do if it is not.
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Is this really your bank calling?
How to tell whether a call from your bank is real, in five steps you can do in a few minutes.
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How to report a scam in Saudi Arabia
What to do if a call, text or link in Saudi Arabia looks like fraud. Contact your bank's fraud line, stay with official sources and keep records.
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How to report a scam in the UAE
Where to report a scam call, text or message in the UAE, from the eCrime and Aman services to the MoI app and 999, plus what to do first.
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How to block spam calls and texts on your phone
Practical ways to cut down on scam calls and texts, for mobiles, internet phones and landlines, and the one thing blocking cannot do.
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How to report a scam in the UK
Where to report a scam call, text or email in the UK, who to ring first if money has gone, and and the numbers worth saving, 7726, 159 and 0300 123 2040.
The Editors4 min read