Project: Share scam awareness information
Suitable for: Sharing in parish, school and local community within Northern Ireland
Resource provider: Consumer Council Northern Ireland
The Consumer Council NI have produced a wide range of resources under the SCAMWISE Partnership programme to deliver key messages and advice on scams and frauds operating online and within the community.
These materials are suitable for Pope John Paul II Award particpants to use as a social awareness projects for presentation to groups within the community, parish, school and older consumer groups.
Become a Scamwise champion
Learn about the different types of scams;
• Identify ways in which you can protect family, friends, schoolmates, neighbours and people living in their
community;
• Know who to report scams to;
• Protect debit card and bank account; and
• Shop safely online and be password savvy.
COVID-19 scams to watch out for
Video: 15 common COVID-19 scams to watch out for
Leaflet: Covid-19 scams – Know the signs… stop the crime
Leaflet: 15 common COVID-19 scams to watch out for
10 common scams for farmers and agricultural businesses to watch out for
Video: 10 common scams for farmers and agricultural businesses to watch out for
Leaflet: Scams that target Farmers and Agricultural Businesses
Leaflet: 10 common scams for farmers and agricultural businesses to watch out for
The Little Book of Big Scams
The Little Book of Big Scams is your comprehensive guide to how scams operate, how you can fall victim to fraudsters and most importantly, how you can protect yourself and spot the scam. Download a copy
Educational Family Activities & Games To Play At Home
The Consumer Council promotes and safeguards the interests of all Northern Ireland consumers and we have devised a number of consumer rights themed games and quizzes that you and your family can do while you are in the house.
Who are Scam Wise?
The ScamwiseNI Partnership has turned four years old! This short animation is an overview of everything that we have achieved in the last four years.
