Tips to avoid scams

Scammers often use the telephone as a method to gain personal details and con people out of their life savings. Avoid being one of them, protect yourself.

Tips to avoid telephone scams:

1. Never give out your personal or bank details over the telephone
2. Don't feel pressured to making a decision over the telephone
3. If the caller is vague about giving out their company information, hang up
4. Don't open texts or answer calls from unrecognisable numbers
5. Consider a call blocking device to filter out unwanted calls

Remember if you're not sure, get advice and always report a scam.