Challenging the Scamdemic – Scam Awareness Conference | Full Event Footage
The Braid Arts Centre, Ballymena
Wednesday, 19th March 2025
Welcome to the full video from ‘Challenging the Scamdemic’ – a vital community-led Scam Awareness Conference, hosted by Mid & East Antrim Agewell Partnership.
As scams become increasingly sophisticated and prevalent, this event brought together community members, professionals, and experts to shine a light on how we can collectively combat the "scamdemic" affecting people across Northern Ireland – especially the most vulnerable in our society.
In this video, you'll see:
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Powerful opening remarks by Justice Minister Naomi Long MLA
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Inspiring keynote from Jonathan Leakey, author of Scam Survivor
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Expert talks from Trading Standards NI, PSNI, Royal Mail, Danske Bank, and more
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Real-life stories, practical advice, and community-based solutions
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Insightful sessions on fraud prevention, scam spotting, postal fraud, banking scams, funeral fraud, pension protection, and how to report a scam
Whether you're part of a voluntary group, a frontline worker, or a concerned member of the public – this is essential viewing to help protect yourself and others.