Scams After a Bereavement: Protecting Yourself and a Loved One’s Identity

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About Course

Losing someone close is hard enough without scammers adding to the pain. This gentle course explains the scams that target bereaved people, how to protect the identity of someone who has died, and what to do if you are asked to pay a debt or fee you were not expecting.

This course gives general information about scams in the UK. It is not legal or financial advice. If you are dealing with an estate, get advice from a solicitor or Citizens Advice.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

What Will You Learn?

  • Recognise the common scams that target people after a death
  • Use Tell Us Once, the Bereavement Register and the Deceased Preference Service to reduce misuse and unwanted post
  • Know when you are and are not responsible for a loved one’s debts
  • Know who to call if something does not feel right

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Why scammers target people after a death
  • Protecting the identity of someone who has died
  • Debt demands, payouts and what to do

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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