NatWest launches board game to help educate people about scams

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy NatWest customers will be given opportunities to play a family-friendly board game in branches, which could help educate people about scams and break taboos around family finances. Amidst the holiday hustle and financial pressures, it's important to have open conversations with your loved ones about recognising scams and staying vigilant against them TV presenter Jeff Brazier The Braziers arrive to bring the festive spirit to a bored family and introduce the game, before events take a dark turn, as the reality of falling victim to fraud takes its toll on the players. Jeff Brazier said: “Amidst the holiday hustle and financial pressures, it’s important to have open conversations with your loved ones about recognising scams and staying vigilant against them.” NatWest took its survey research from two studies of 2,000 adults by OnePoll in September and October 2023. NatWest says the game can be played at the following branches: NatWest: Angel, Islington Brighton Churchill Square, East Sussex Bristol Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Cambridge Preston, Lancashire Newcastle-upon-Tyne Sheffield City Centre, South Yorkshire Basildon, Essex Stratford City, Westfield Royal Bank of Scotland : Glasgow City Livingston Ulster Bank Belfast City