The National Fraud Authority works with the counter-fraud community to make fraud more difficult to commit in and against the UK.
The National Fraud Authority (NFA) also leads the implementation of 'Fighting fraud together'.
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. 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.
Latest releases
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Fraud Focus newsletter
Read the latest edition of the NFA's newsletter.
Published 6 February 2012 -
Procurement fraud in the public sector
Report examining new preventative measures to reduce fraud risk.
Published 3 November 2011 -
Fighting Fraud Together
Cross-sector strategy aims to reduce fraud.
Published 12 October 2011 -
National Fraud Segmentation
Research mapping individuals' vulnerability to fraud
Published 10 October 2011 -
Fighting charity fraud
The NFA is measuring the extent of fraud against charities in the UK.
Published 12 September 2011
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. Call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or visit the Action Fraud website for more information.
