Action Fraud
Action Fraud is the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime. Fraudulent attacks, even if unsuccessful, should be reported to Action Fraud.
Fraudsters are working as hard as you are. Our content can help you stay ahead of them.
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Fraud is a criminal act to deceive you and take your cash – it's a transaction that you didn't know about or authorise. For example, fraudsters may use your details to open accounts under your name or your business.
A scam is where you’re tricked into making or authorising a payment to a criminal’s account. Scammers impersonate banks and official organisations using emails, phone calls and texts that look and sound genuine.
Have you recently checked Companies House for business registrations purporting to be linked to your company? There has been a recent rise in fraudsters targeting and impersonating businesses by registering fake companies with very similar names to legitimate business, in order to acquire financing and fulfil orders through suppliers.
Run regular checks on companies house under your company name (and variations of), company address and company director’s names, and look out for any unusual registrations or unfamiliar addresses.
If you find something that doesn’t look right, report it to:
• Companies House via enquiries@companieshouse.gov.uk
• Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or website www.actionfraud.police.uk/
Directors can also register for Protected Online Filing (PROOF) and sign up to the CIFAS Protective Registration service to help protect their personal ID.
Action Fraud is the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime. Fraudulent attacks, even if unsuccessful, should be reported to Action Fraud.
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The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) provides cyber security tips and best practice to support the most critical organisations in the UK.