Louise Baxter MBE

@loubax29

SCAMbassador, trading standards fan, passionate about consumer education, Co founder of consumerfriend.org.uk all opinions are my own.

consumerfriend.org.uk Joined August 2011

1.9K Following 975 Followers 642 Posts

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Louise Baxter MBE @loubax29 Feb 5

independent.co.uk/news/business/…

Scams keep evolving. Check your bank accounts. Talk about scams and take away the shame.

www.independent.co.uk Criminals using AI to clone voices and set up direct debits National Trading Standards said it blocked almost 21 million scam phone calls and shut down 2,000 numbers in a six-month period.

Louise Baxter MBE @loubax29 Jul 25, 2024

So this happened yesterday. Total privilege to be given this platform. 😊

Consumer Friend @ConsumerFriend0 Jul 24, 2024

So today was an epic day at ITVs @thismorning .
I got to meet these wonderful people and talk about scams.

We need to keep making fraud and scams relevant.

73% (40 million) of us have been targeted by a scam in the last year.

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Louise Baxter MBE @loubax29 Feb 19, 2024

This is a great listen. Latest campaign from @ConsumerFriend0 #ForFakeSake #ProtectYourSmile

Consumer Friend @ConsumerFriend0 Feb 19, 2024

🎧 Tune in here:
🍏 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/con…
🟢 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1GtqDc83a…

#newpodcast #podcast #forfakesake #protectyoursmile #consumerfriend

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Louise Baxter MBE @loubax29 Dec 13, 2023

This time of year is extra stressful. Meaning people are more likely to be situationally vulnerable. This can mean our decision making process can not be what it usually is. Make that ok. #takeawaytheshame

Consumer Friend @ConsumerFriend0 Dec 12, 2023

🎁 Busy buying Christmas presents?

🛍️ With two weeks to go, we are all running around, or clicking away trying to grab the perfect gift at the right price.

🛒 📲 The ease of online shopping has undoubtably opened up our range of choices when shopping at Christmas...

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Louise Baxter MBE @loubax29 Oct 26, 2023

We need to change the language we use with scam victims. Have a look at my latest interview, live from my kitchen on @JeremyVineOn5. Thank you for having me on.

#NoBlameNoShame

Jeremy Vine & Daytime on 5 Verified account @JeremyVineOn5 Oct 26, 2023

"So many people are complaining that they report the scam to the police and they feel no one cares if they are emotionally impacted."

Louise from @NTSscamsteam says that law enforcement treats victims like they are 'silly' or 'stupid'.

@alexisconran | #AlexisConran

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