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Essex Scam Awareness & Trusted Partners
Stay informed and protected with our latest updates on local awareness and our network of reliable local support partners.


How to Spot and Avoid Facebook Marketplace Scams in Essex in 2026
The most common Facebook Marketplace scam, the fake bank transfer, and how to buy and sell safely in Essex.

Essex Home Support
May 62 min read


AI Scams and Voice Cloning: How to Protect an Older Relative in Essex
Scammers can now copy a voice or write convincing messages with AI. What these scams look like, and simple habits that keep an older relative safe.

Essex Home Support
Apr 152 min read


Understanding the Hi Mum Scam and How to Protect Your Family from Impersonation Fraud
How the Hi Mum text scam works, the warning signs, and what to do if you or a relative have already sent money.

Essex Home Support
Apr 132 min read


Fake Bank Call Scams: How to Protect an Older Relative in Essex
Fake calls from a bank's "fraud team" are one of the most common phone scams. How they work, what a real bank will never do, and what to do if one rings.

Essex Home Support
Apr 102 min read


Fake Delivery Text Scams in Essex: What to Do and How to Help a Relative
Texts claiming a parcel is waiting are one of the most common scams. How to spot them, what to do if you have clicked, and how to help an older relative.

Essex Home Support
Apr 92 min read
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