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. Report fraud to us and receive a police crime reference number.

Action Fraud is not an emergency service - dial 999 if you are in immediate danger.

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Small businesses lose £785 million to cybercrimeSmall businesses lose £785 million to cybercrime
In a new report, Cyber security and fraud: the impact on small businesses, The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has partnered with the Home Office and the Business Department to look at issues affecting small firms [23 May 2013]

HRMC tax credit phishing emailsHMRC tax credit phishing emails
HM Revenue and Customs are warning tax claimants about phishing emails sent out by fraudsters in the run-up to the renewal deadline [21 May 2013]

Beware - new variation of courier fraudBeware - new variation of courier fraud
Police are investigating a new variation of card fraud, which tricks people into handing over all their credit and debit cards to a courier on their doorstep [17 May 2013]

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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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