Fraud - call blockers
Published: 19 July 2024
Phone related scams remain one of the most prevalent fraud types in West Sussex, with courier fraud accounting for 27.4% of all reported fraud in the county for the last quarter. As a result, WSCC Trading Standards have advised that they have a number of call blockers available for free loan. These devices can literally change the lives of a victim of this type of fraud overnight, blocking 98% of nuisance calls. If you are aware of any vulnerable people that have or are experiencing this kind of nuisance, they can find out more information and apply for a call blocker via the following link https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/business-and-consumers/trading-standards-information-for-consumers/stay-safe-on-the-phone/.