Scam, con, bamboozle, cheat are just some of the words we use to describe fraud. The slang nature of these terms can sometimes hide the seriousness of the crimes they represent.

The effects of fraud can be devastating, robbing individuals and businesses of their money. It's committed online, face-to-face, by telephone, by post, with new methods of fraud appearing all the time.

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Fraud is not a victimless crime. Fraudsters are often part of serious organised criminal gangs, who use the money to fund other crimes such as human trafficking and terrorism.

The National Fraud Authority (NFA) works with the counter-fraud community to make fraud more difficult to commit in and against the UK.

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Read the latest news from the NFA and the wider counter-fraud community.

Fighting legal aid fraud
The Legal Services Commission (LSC) will be working with CIFAS, the UK's Fraud Prevention Service, to counter the fraudulent use of taxpayers' money. [2 September 2010]

'Wise Up!' campaign
City of London Police officers have teamed up with a pair of professional actors to raise awareness of fraud. [27 August 2010]

'Crash for cash' hotspots
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has released information about the top twenty areas in the UK affected by 'Crash for cash', a type of motor insurance fraud. [24 August 2010]

National Fraud Authority

Report fraud

To report a fraud, contact Action Fraud, the UK's national fraud reporting centre, which is run by the NFA.

Action Fraud is the place for you to report fraud and scams, as well as get advice if you're not sure what to do.

Report fraud to Action FraudCall Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or visit the Action Fraud website for more information.

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The NFA is an executive agency of the Attorney General's Office.

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