Fraud and 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.