Take Five and Stop! Think Fraud: Simple Checks Before You Act on Any Request

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About Course

Two national campaigns, Take Five to Stop Fraud and the government’s Stop! Think Fraud, share one simple message: pause and check before you part with money or information. This course explains the checks in plain English, the tricks scammers use to rush you, and exactly who to call if something feels wrong.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course gives general awareness information based on published official guidance. It is not legal or financial advice. If you think you have been scammed, contact your bank and the police straight away.

© 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?

  • Use the Take Five steps – Stop, Challenge, Protect – whenever someone asks for money or details
  • Recognise the six pressure tactics described by Stop! Think Fraud
  • Check a call, message or visitor safely using contact details you already trust
  • Know where to report a scam in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • The Take Five steps: Stop, Challenge, Protect
  • Stop! Think Fraud: the tricks scammers use
  • Checking safely and reporting a scam

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

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