Report a fraud

The best way to fight fraud and fraudsters is to get people talking about it and reporting it to Action Fraud.

If you have been a victim of fraud, there are two ways to report it to Action Fraud.

• Report a fraud online form
  
• To report a fraud over the phone call: 0300 123 20 40
  

Anyone witnessing a crime in action should call the police on 999.

If debit or credit cards, online banking or cheques are involved, your first step should be to contact your bank or credit card company.

Reporting through Action Fraud ensures proper crime reporting procedures are followed, and in the case of fraud against you as a victim, you will be given a crime reference number.

We are not able to recover money for victims; however trained agents can provide you with advice and guidance on getting support.

The information you provide will be referred to the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau, to be used in intelligence and investigation packages, and which may be forwarded to local police forces.

Although each individual report cannot be investigated, the information will help the police build up a picture of who is committing what fraud. This will help them stop the fraudsters and keep other potential victims safe.

Any information you have could help us prevent a crime. If in doubt, give us a call.