Fraud and Cyber Crime
Help and support if you are affected by Cyber Crime
We work with partners including child and adult safeguarding and Trading Standards to raise awareness of cybercrime and fraud in our communities and prevent people from becoming the victim of financial exploitation.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger contact 999.
Action Fraud
Helpline and website where you can report fraud and find information and support:
Call: 0300 123 2040
Access the Action Fraud website
Trading Standards
Support if you are a victim of fraud and advice for protecting yourself against fraud
Access the Trading Standards website
Citizen’s Advice
Advice and information about fraud, debt and consumer rights.
Call: 03444 111 444
Access the Citizen’s Advice website
Crime Stoppers
Anonymous helpline for reporting information and suspicions
Helpline: 0800 555 111
Access the Crime Stoppers website
Stop Loan Sharks
To get support and advice and report a loan shark or illegal money lender
Helpline: 0300 555 2222
Access the Stop Loan Sharks website
Buy With Confidence
Search for businesses that have been vetted and approved by Trading Standards to ensure that they operate in a legal, honest and fair way.
Access the Buy With Confidence website
Get Safe Online
Information about keeping safe online and protecting yourself from cybercrime and fraud.
Access the Get Safe Online website
Other resources
- Victim Support offers support for victims of any crime, including Cyber Crime.
- You&Co is Victim Support’s youth programme where young people can seek help and advice on all crime related issues.
- The Revenge Porn Helpline gives advice for revenge porn victims. It is also important to report Revenge Porn to the Police.
- The National Stalking Helpline offers advice and support for stalking victims.