Motion text
That this House recognises Scam Awareness Month, which runs from 1 to 31 July 2017; commends the work of Citizens Advice Scotland for raising the profile of this issue and providing expert guidance to people in learning how to identify and avoid becoming victims of scam activity; understands that it is estimated that each year millions of people in the UK are targeted by scammers, yet only five to 15 per cent of scams are reported; notes that underreporting and stigma are the biggest barriers in preventing scams and fraud and therefore raising awareness is key in the fightback against scammers; further notes that there are a huge variety of scams and that Citizens Advice Scotland, as Scotland's consumer champions, will supply guidance throughout July focusing on different demographics and supporting each to protect themselves from scams; and hopes that this awareness campaign reaches a large audience and provides guidance on how to avoid scams as well as support for people who have already been victims.
Signatures (24)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
28 June 2017
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
29 June 2017
McDonald, Stewart Malcolm
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 June 2017
Crawley, Angela
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 June 2017
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 June 2017
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 June 2017
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Bardell, Hannah
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 July 2017
Blackman, Kirsty
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 July 2017
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 July 2017
Cameron, Dr Lisa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
3 July 2017
Day, Martyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 June 2017
Gaffney, Hugh
Labour
Signed on
14 September 2017
Gethins, Stephen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 July 2017
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 July 2017
Grant, Peter
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 July 2017
Gray, Neil
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 July 2017
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 July 2017
Linden, David
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 July 2017
MacNeil, Angus Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
3 July 2017
McNally, John
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 June 2017
O'Hara, Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 June 2017
Sheppard, Tommy
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 July 2017
Sweeney, Mr Paul J
Labour
Signed on
5 September 2017
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 June 2017
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.