Action Fraud is the UK's national fraud and internet crime reporting centre

We provide a central point of contact for information about fraud and financially motivated internet crime. If you've been scammed, ripped off or conned, there is something you can do about it - get in touch with us.

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Fraudsters jailed for elaborate scam on elderlyFraudsters jailed for elaborate scam on elderly
Two fraudsters have been jailed for a total of nine years after a scam in which elderly and vulnerable people were conned out of £100,000 [15 May 2012]

Police warn of loan shark fraudstersPolice warn of loan shark fraudsters
Detectives are warning people to be wary of loan shark fraudsters who are getting victims to launder money in return for cash [11 May 2012]

Littlewoods courier scamLittlewoods courier scam
Police are warning of a scam sweeping the UK in which goods are delivered to people's houses and collected by bogus couriers [10 May 2012]

Scam involving digital transfers
Police are warning people about a scam involving a system used to send money to fraudsters digitally [8 May]

Ministry of Justice warn of scam calls
The Ministry of Justice is issuing a warning to the public after a recent increase in scams where consumers are telephoned or emailed by people falsely claiming to be from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) [2 May 2012]

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Frauds committed in the UK will be reported to Action Fraud; from Individuals up to larger corporations and financial Institutions. Find out more by clicking on an icon below.

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