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Motion · S6M-01013 · 1 Sep 2021

ScamWatch Scotland Week 2021

Lodged by Clare Adamson (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 38 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises that 31 August to 5 September 2021 is  ScamWatch Scotland Week; understands that this annual initiative, which is led by Advice Direct Scotland, seeks to raise awareness of scams that have an impact on consumers every day, often costing thousands of pounds; acknowledges that anyone can be the target of a scam as scammers can be very convincing in their attempts to defraud people of personal information or money; further acknowledges that, with information being more readily available, and methods of contact being more accessible, scammers are better equipped to engage with people more easily, meaning that initiatives such as this awareness week are more important than ever; notes that the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen a rise in reports of scams; recognises that the most common scams including fake parcel delivery texts, scammers claiming to be from HMRC and investment scams such as cryptocurrency offers; commends the work of Advice Direct Scotland, which runs the national consumer advice service, consumeradvice.scot, on behalf of the Scottish Government, and other organisations that provide free advice to consumers, and wishes everyone involved with ScamWatch Scotland Week 2021 the very best in their efforts.

Supporters (38)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.