Fraud / cyber / scam
Fraud, cybercrime, scams and financial crime.
Report fraud and cybercrime to the national reporting service (or Police Scotland 101 in Scotland). Significant cyber incidents affecting an organisation should also go to the NCSC.
Fraud, cybercrime, scams and financial crime
| Issue | Report to | Contact / scope |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud or cybercrime — England, Wales, Northern Ireland | Report Fraud | reportfraud.police.uk / 0300 123 2040 |
| Fraud / cybercrime — Scotland | Police Scotland | 101; 999 in emergency |
| Live cyber attack on a business, charity or organisation | Report Fraud | 0300 123 2040 — 24/7 live cyber reporting route |
| Significant cyber-security incident affecting an organisation | National Cyber Security Centre | Online incident-reporting service; monitored 24/7 |
| Suspicious email / website | NCSC | Forward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk; use NCSC suspicious-site reporting |
| Suspicious text message | Mobile network / NCSC ecosystem | Forward to 7726 where supported |
| Unauthorised financial firm / investment scam | Financial Conduct Authority | Consumer Helpline: 0800 111 6768 / FCA online reporting |
| Tax fraud / tax evasion | HM Revenue & Customs | Online reporting; 0800 788 887 |
| Energy theft / meter bypass | Stay Energy Safe / industry route | 0800 023 2777 — anonymous reporting available |
Official sources
All reporting topicsLast verified 28 September 2026