SCAMS/Doorstop Selling – Are you a victim?
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is launching a week long doorstep selling campaign on 19th July.Find out more
SCAM warning
Its been reported to Age Concerns that older people in Wales are being phoned by callers saying they represent an energy company and that the client may achieve a discount. The caller was evasive when asked for details of the supplier.
Everyone should be very wary when receiving calls such as this and our advice to you is that you never agree to anything over the phone and never give our your bank details. Always ask them to put it in writing to you. This warning was received by Age Concern Sir Gâr on 2 July 2010.
Should you receive a call like this, always inform either Trading Stanards or Age Concern Sir Gâr who will report this on your behalf.
Power Cut Advice
Age Cymru, Western Power Distribution and Age Concern Sir Gâr work together in Carmarthen market to let older people know what to do if there’s a power cut.
Burglar Alarm - warning
Be alarmed by offers of ‘free’ burglar alarms.
Befriending Circles
Would you or someone you know like to be ‘befriended’ by a volunteer? Someone who helps you get out and about and meet new friends? Befriending Circle
Or would you like to be the person helping others to get out of the house and socialise and join in the socialising too! Volunteering
Boiler Scrappage Scheme
Is your boiler ancient and do you need a new boiler? Then read on……
Computer courses – free of charge
Communities First in Llwynhendy have just started computer classes for all age groups. The computer room they have is open every day with a tutor available on Monday afternoons for any queries. For further information please contact Gillian Hanscomb at Communities First on 01554 780288.
ATM Theft Presentation
Download ATM (cashpoint) theft presenation (powerpoint)
Bogus callers warning – Carmarthenshire area
A person in Carmarthenshire has been conned into giving out their bank details by a bogus caller. The case is one of a number now being reported where callers have asked people for their bank details on the pretext that they have overpaid their council tax, and are due for a refund.
Books Wanted
You can help age concern fundraise in many ways – we are currently looking to collect books of any kind that we will be able to turn into cash to help the organisation continue its valuable work. Books Wanted - Find out more
Welcome to Age Concern Sir Gâr
Want to know more about applying for Council Tax or Housing Benefit?
Are you entitled to some financial help with your Council Tax or do you want help with completing Housing Benefit claim forms?
Age concern Sir Gâr and Carmarthenshire County Council, Housing Benefits Department have taken the initiative and joined forces to provide such a service.
Successful benefits outreach work in Newcastle Emlyn
Common scams in Wales
Common scams in Wales range from rogue traders turning up on doorsteps to carry out dodgy work to claims people have won competitions they have never entered. One that keeps occuring is letters sent to people telling them they have won the Spanish lottery. The victim has to pay a £100 or £200 arrangement fee before the money is released which, of course, never arrives.
Digital Switchover Scam
Another scam is looking to take advantage of the digital TV switchover said Anglesey principal trading standards officer David Owen. “We have already had complaints from two or three people who are being urged to pay up £150 to £200 to get packages to prepare for the analogue to digital switch which they don’t need,” he said.
Common scams - get more info, or contact Age Concern Sir Gâr direct.
Care Home checklist
Choosing a care home is an important decision.... - Read more.