Ask Damian - Fraud Prevention Service

Dorset Police's Fraud Protect Officer, Damian Cranny, recently emailed parish and town clerks across the county about a fraud prevention service from Dorset Police. Fraud affects people of all ages and backgrounds across Dorset, often causing not only financial loss but significant emotional and mental distress. The impact can be long-lasting and, sadly, can leave victims vulnerable to further scams.

To help tackle this, Dorset residents can access Ask Damian, a unique fraud prevention service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Using your free phone minutes, you can receive instant fraud prevention advice whenever you need it, helping you make informed decisions before responding to suspicious calls, emails, texts, websites, or requests for money. It can answer questions on all types of fraud from doorstep callers, to romance fraud in a kind and friendly manner.

In addition to the telephone support, users receive a text message containing the advice provided, allowing them to refer back to the information when needed. The service is unique to Dorset and during trials, 30% of users took protective action as a direct result of the advice received, helping them avoid potential fraud and the financial and emotional harm that can follow.

To Ask Damian call 01202 144688

If you have been a victim of fraud, contact the Report Fraud website or call 0300 123 2040.