A new tool has been launched to help save Aberdonians from thousands of pounds of fraud.
The city council has created an online reporting portal so that residents can draw attention to any scams others could fall foul of.
It is estimated that fraud costs the UK’s councils around 5.5% of their annual budgets, including through claims for local authority services and the welfare system.
Council co-leader Douglas Lumsden said: “Aberdeen is a vibrant place to live and as a council we invest in infrastructure and services to ensure that we provide residents, businesses and future generations with a city that they can be proud of.
“It is vital that every penny the council has is spent on meeting our aims – so identifying and preventing fraud is vitally important.
“Not a day goes by where there are reports of new scams and frauds, which often involve targeting our elderly citizens, which is simply wrong.
“We need to put a stop to people who think they can use vital services to line their own pocket.”
The online portal can be found at www.report-fraud.co.uk/aberdeencity
