The SCAM Method: A Simple Strategy to Stay Safe
Stop. Check. Ask. Monitor. Your four-step guide to spotting and stopping scams before they happen.
Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, employing tactics that can deceive even the most vigilant individuals. To combat this, we've developed the SCAM Method, a straightforward, four-step approach designed to help you recognise and prevent scams. By following these steps, you can protect yourself and others from falling victim to fraudulent schemes.
Spread the Word: The SCAM Method Poster
Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, targeting individuals and communities with deceptive tactics. To combat this, we’ve developed the SCAM Method – a straightforward, four-step approach: Stop. Check. Ask. Monitor. This method empowers everyone to recognise and prevent scams effectively.
Our downloadable SCAM Method poster is designed to be a visual reminder of these crucial steps. By displaying this poster in prominent locations, you can help raise awareness and protect those around you.
How You Can Help:
Print and Display: Place the poster in your shop window, community center, school, library, or workplace.
Share Digitally: Distribute the PDF via email or social media to friends, family, and colleagues.
Organise Awareness Events: Use the poster as a centrepiece for workshops or seminars on scam prevention.
By taking these simple actions, you contribute to a safer community. Let’s work together to stop scammers in their tracks.
Download the SCAM Method Poster Here:
https://bescamaware.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ScamMethodInformationSheet.pdf
For more resources and information on protecting yourself and others from scams, visit our Practical Steps and General Advice page.
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