Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether there is guidance on supporting victims of financial scams targeting older citizens.

The Home Office funds Report Fraud Victims Services. This is a targeted service providing consistent support and a standard of care for victims of fraud and cybercrime, including older victims of financial scams.

Report Fraud Victims Services aims to ensure victims feel safer and more confident following contact, while supporting them to cope with and recover from the impact of the crime and significantly reducing the risk of repeat victimisation. Victims are triaged based on vulnerability and offered a tailored package of support, including signposting to appropriate specialist services.

The UK Government Stop! Think Fraud website also offers information on how to stay safe from fraud and how to recover if you are a victim. More information can be found here: https://stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk/