Report Fraud
Use Report Fraud to report scams, online fraud, identity fraud, phishing losses,
cybercrime, account takeover and other fraud-related incidents.
UK online safety resources
Online Safety & Cybercrime Help in the UK
Practical links to trusted UK organisations for reporting fraud, phishing, cybercrime,
online abuse, harmful content, data protection concerns and child online safety issues.
Lost money to a scam?
Contact your bank immediately, then report the incident.
Contact your bank immediately, then report the incident.
Suspicious email?
Forward it to report@phishing.gov.uk.
Forward it to report@phishing.gov.uk.
Suspicious text?
Forward it to 7726 for free.
Forward it to 7726 for free.
Immediate danger?
Call 999.
Call 999.
Report fraud, scams or cybercrime
Use these services when you believe a fraud, scam or cybercrime has taken place.
National Cyber Security Centre
The NCSC explains how to recognise and report suspicious emails, texts, websites,
adverts and phone calls.
Stop! Think Fraud
Government-backed fraud prevention advice explaining common scam tactics and how
to protect yourself, your family and your business.
Take Five to Stop Fraud
Practical guidance for spotting impersonation, banking, payment and social
engineering scams.
Citizens Advice
Helps you check whether something may be a scam and explains what steps to take
If you have been targeted.
Get Safe Online
Clear online safety guidance for individuals, families and small businesses,
covering devices, passwords, shopping, banking and social media.
Recover after being hacked or breached.
Start here if an account, device, email address, website or organisation may have been compromised.
NCSC advice for individuals and families
Guidance for hacked accounts, suspicious messages, malware, device security,
passwords, backups and recovery after online incidents.
The Cyber Helpline
Free, confidential help for people affected by hacking, cybercrime, stalking,
harassment, online abuse or digital harm.
Information Commissioner’s Office
The ICO handles guidance and complaints about data protection, privacy,
nuisance messages, data breaches and personal information rights.
Protect children and young people online
Resources for parents, carers, schools, safeguarding professionals and young people.
NSPCC Online Safety
Advice on grooming, abuse, harmful content, social media, gaming and keeping
children safer online.
CEOP Safety Centre
Report concerns about online child sexual abuse, grooming or exploitation.
Childline
Free, confidential support and advice for children and young people who need
someone safe to speak to.
UK Safer Internet Centre
Education resources, advice and online safety materials for children, parents,
carers and schools.
Internet Matters
Age-specific advice and practical guides for safer devices, apps, games,
parental controls and online accounts.
Internet Watch Foundation
UK hotline for reporting child sexual abuse imagery or videos online.
Report harmful, illegal or misleading online content
Different organisations handle different types of harmful content. Use the most relevant option below.
Ofcom Online Safety
Ofcom regulates UK online safety duties and explains how online services are expected to be
to protect users from harm.
Advertising Standards Authority
Report scam or misleading adverts found online, including adverts on websites,
search engines or social media.
NCSC suspicious website reporting
Report websites you believe are being used for phishing, fraud, malware or other
malicious activity.
Online safety for businesses, charities and organisations
Practical cyber security resources for small businesses, charities, schools, teams and organisations.
Cyber Essentials
A UK Government-backed scheme that helps organisations protect themselves against
common online threats.
NCSC small business guidance
Cyber security advice for small and medium-sized organisations, including phishing,
passwords, ransomware, cloud services and staff awareness.
Report Fraud for organisations
Businesses, charities and other organisations can report fraud, cybercrime and live
Cyber attacks through Report Fraud.
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Online safety FAQs
How do I report fraud or cybercrime in the UK?
If you live in England, Wales or Northern Ireland, report fraud or cybercrime to
Report Fraud
Or call 0300 123 2040. If you live in Scotland, report fraud to Police Scotland by calling 101.
How do I report a suspicious email?
Forward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk. Do not click suspicious links
links or download attachments if you are not sure they are genuine.
How do I report a suspicious text message?
Forward suspicious text messages to 7726. This is a free reporting service used
by most UK mobile providers.
What should I do if I have lost money to a scam?
Contact your bank immediately using the number on the back of your card or inside your banking app.
Then report the incident through Report Fraud or, in Scotland, Police Scotland.
Where can I get help if a child is at risk online?
If a child is in immediate danger, call 999. For online grooming, exploitation or child sexual abuse
concerns, use the CEOP Safety Centre. Children and young people can also contact Childline for
confidential support.
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provide emergency assistance. Always contact the police, your bank, or the relevant official service where urgent action is needed.