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Concerned about safety and avoiding scams?

scam-7At its next meeting, the Harrogate District Over 50s Forum, which represents the views of older people across the Harrogate District, will be addressing the topical issue of personal and financial safety. This is an important matter and we should all be aware of the dangers and protect ourselves.

During the meeting, we will explore the many different types of ‘scam’, how to avoid them and how to report them in order to safeguard others – as well as help catch the scammers. We will also consider ways in which we can enhance our personal security and increase self-confidence. See our ‘Forum Events’ page for further details.

Do you feel safe in your home?

Burglary advice‘A man’s home is his castle’. Do you feel safe at home? Are you worried about strangers ringing your doorbell? Have you read about burglaries in your area? How does this make you feel?

If you have any concerns about your safety at home, the Police Safer Neighbourhood Teams offer free home security advice. Visits can be booked via e-mail   You can also search for crime information for your street via this link.