Take Five – To Stop Fraud

Many people may already know the dos and don’ts of financial fraud- that no-one should ever ask them for their PIN or full password, or ever make them feel pressured into making a decision. The trouble is, in the heat of the moment, it’s easy to forget this.

Take Five is an awareness campaign designed to urge the public and businesses to take time to consider whether a situation they find themselves in is genuine. It is led by FFA UK (Financial Fraud Action UK) and its members with partners Cifas and the City of London Police.

The campaign is asking everyone to help protect themselves from financial fraud by remembering some simple advice:

1. Never disclose security details, such as your PIN or full password – it’s never okay to reveal these details.
2. Don’t assume an email request or caller is genuine – people aren’t always who they say they are.
3. Don’t be rushed – a genuine bank or organisation won’t mind waiting to give you time to stop and think.
4. Listen to your instincts – if something feels wrong then it is usually right to pause and question it.
5. Stay in control – have the confidence to refuse unusual requests for information

Watch the Take Five video below.

Download the Business Advice Flyer or  visit the www.takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/ website for further information.