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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

IssueReport toContact / scope
Fraud or cybercrime — England, Wales, Northern IrelandReport Fraudreportfraud.police.uk / 0300 123 2040
Fraud / cybercrime — ScotlandPolice Scotland101; 999 in emergency
Live cyber attack on a business, charity or organisationReport Fraud0300 123 2040 — 24/7 live cyber reporting route
Significant cyber-security incident affecting an organisationNational Cyber Security CentreOnline incident-reporting service; monitored 24/7
Suspicious email / websiteNCSCForward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk; use NCSC suspicious-site reporting
Suspicious text messageMobile network / NCSC ecosystemForward to 7726 where supported
Unauthorised financial firm / investment scamFinancial Conduct AuthorityConsumer Helpline: 0800 111 6768 / FCA online reporting
Tax fraud / tax evasionHM Revenue & CustomsOnline reporting; 0800 788 887
Energy theft / meter bypassStay Energy Safe / industry route0800 023 2777 — anonymous reporting available
All reporting topicsLast verified 28 September 2026

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