ActionFraud is the UK’s national fraud and cyber crime reporting centre.

We provide a central point of contact for information about fraud and cyber crime.

The easiest way to report fraud and cyber crime is by using our online reporting tool. Report

Latest frauds

Sharp rise in fake TSB text messages and phishing emails

Action Fraud is warning the public about a sharp rise in fraudsters sending out fake text messages and phishing emails claiming to be from TSB.
Subscribe to Front page feed

Latest News

11th May 2018

Fraudsters taking advantage of the HMRC tax refund process

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are currently processing tax refunds after the end of the tax year and criminals are taking advantage by sending out phishing emails and text messages.

3rd May 2018

Action Fraud warning to the public as equine fraud costs victims £70,000

Action Fraud is warning horse buyers about fraudulent ‘for sale’ adverts. Fraudsters are placing fake adverts on reputable equestrian sale websites to scam victims out of large amounts of money. Fraudsters will even support their claims of the horse’s existence by supplying copies of relevant ownership documents, pictures and videos of the anima