Scam Danger Signals: Five practical guides to recognise the warning signs of online scams and know what to do next
The Scam Danger Signals toolkit brings together five practical guides designed to help older persons, their families, frontline workers and community actors navigate the risks of online scams.
Each booklet offers a different way to understand and respond to scams, from learning how to recognise them and identify warning signs, to using a quick traffic light system when time is limited, finding the right support, and becoming familiar with key terms related to scams. Read more.
ScamPrevent: Strengthening Partnerships to Address Online Scams Targeting Older Persons
UNODC has launched a multilingual video campaign to raise awareness of online scams targeting older persons. Available on YouTube with subtitles in all six official UN languages and German, the campaign aims to help older persons, families, caregivers, and communities recognize and prevent increasingly sophisticated online fraud schemes.
As part of the broader ScamPrevent initiative, UNODC is also developing a multilingual compendium of scam warning signs, training materials for frontline workers, intergenerational learning activities, and practical guidance on reporting scams and accessing victim support. Read more.
New Edition: Updated Civil Society Guide on the United Nations Convention against Corruption
The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) highlights the critical role of civil society in preventing and combating corruption under Article 13. To strengthen civil society’s ability to work constructively with governments on UNCAC implementation, UNODC published Civil Society for Development: Opportunities through the United Nations Convention against Corruption guide in 2019.
We are now pleased to present the newly revised second edition: “Civil Society Guide on the United Nations Convention against Corruption.” Featuring more than 50 new examples from civil society and enriched content contributed by UNODC substantive offices. This edition offers practical guidance for CSOs and other stakeholders on the scope and implementation of the UNCAC. Read more.
