Scams Awareness Month is a chance to empower consumers and their representatives so that more people know how to Spot and Stop Scams. We can do this by spreading knowledge, experience and support. Scams Awareness Month is also an important start in creating a year-round network that can support people less able to identify scams.

Citizens Advice Scotland, Citizens Advice and Trading Standards Services are leading activities throughout the month of May.

Scams are cruel crimes that blight lives and yet so many people suffer them in silence. We sometimes think “it couldn’t happen to me”, but people do get caught out. That’s why I am very pleased to support this campaign and will be posting regular updates throughout the month of May.