Fraud and Crime Prevention
Andy Foster
- Region:
- South Yorkshire
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: Between £40-£50 ( Sheffield, Dronfield and Coal Aston only)
- Category:
- Charity
- Updated:
- 8th April 2025
- Tagged:
- Fraud Awareness
Fraud accounts for over 40% of of all crime. With older people becoming a victim ever 40 seconds. Fraud is known as the secret crime because many victims do not report it due to feelings of shame, embarrassment and guilt. I have vast experience supporting victims of fraud, particularly older victims and totally understand the impact fraud can have on our vulnerable communities.
Using a PowerPoint presentation containing real local case studies who share their stories, lots of up to date fraud facts and statistics, I will raise awareness of underlying fraud themes, emerging threats, and provide advice on reducing the risk of becoming a victim of this dreadful crime.
Although my presentation is powerful, and can be quite impactive, my aim is to educate audiences on how to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of fraud but also make it an enjoyable and entertaining experience.
Views: 108 | Enquiries: 0About Andy Foster
My name is Andy Foster, recently retired from South Yorkshire Police after 24yrs service. I have held various positions with the Police including Headquarters Crime Reduction Officer, Deputy Force Crime Reduction Officer and for my last 10 yrs service as a Fraud Protect Officer.
I specialised in supporting older victims of fraud. I have seen first hand the impact this crime can have on a victims health and wellbeing. I have delivered hundreds of presentations to groups across South Yorkshire, including social groups (Women's Institutes, Townswomen Guilds, Mothers Unions, Church Groups Parkinson's Societies etc). I have worked with Third Sector Agencies who's staff support vulnerable adults, including Age UK, Victim Support, Housing Associations, Safeguarding Staff as well and professional organisations including Banks, Building Societies and NHS staff.
I am passionate about protecting the vulnerable and now want to continue helping others, providing advice on reducing the risk of becoming a victim of this crime.
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