More and more people are being targeted by fraudsters and it’s important to be on guard and understand the risks.
Knowing about the different types of fraud can protect you and your money.
More and more people are being targeted by fraudsters and it’s important to be on guard and understand the risks.
Knowing about the different types of fraud can protect you and your money.
Fraud is a criminal act to deceive someone, usually to take assets.
There are many words used to describe fraud, including scam, con, swindle, extortion, sham, double-cross, hoax, cheat, ploy, ruse, hoodwink and confidence trick.
Criminals are experts at impersonating people, organisations and the police. They spend hours researching scams, hoping people will let their guard down for just a moment. It is important you understand the risks and the latest scams to avoid being a victim.
You can find out more about the different types of fraud on Action Fraud’s A-Z of Fraud.
Scammers are quick to adapt and are constantly creating new scams. It is important to stay up to date on the latest scams.
Fraudsters are constantly adapting and find new ways to scam people and it’s important to keep up to date with current scams.
You can find details of the latest scams here:
You can sign up to receive alerts about scams in your area on the Action Fraud website.
Tenancy fraud is when people live in our homes without the right to do so.
It is against the law and a breach of our tenancy agreement. It also denies homes to those who need them most.
These are the different types of tenancy fraud:
We have a zero tolerance approach to tenancy fraud and will seek eviction and prosecution.
We proactively work to detect tenancy fraud by:
The main signs of tenancy fraud are:
If you think someone in your area may be subletting their home or living elsewhere, please contact us. Any information you give us will be treated in confidence and your identity will be protected.
Think someone in your area may be committing tenancy fraud?
Call us on 0300 790 6555 to report it anonymously.
What is cyber based fraud?
Cyber crime is a global threat. It’s a criminal activity that uses a computer or the internet to target victims. Cyber criminals seek to exploit human or security vulnerabilities in order to steal passwords, data or money directly.
The most common cyber threats include:
How to prevent cyber crime
According to the National Crime Agency, most cyber attacks could be prevented by taking these basic security steps:
Reporting Cyber Crime
For further advice on how to stay safe online please visit Cyber Aware, Get Safe Online or the National Cyber Security Centre.
If you are a victim of cyber crime please report it to Action Fraud, the UK’s fraud and cyber crime reporting centre.
If you believe you are the victim of fraud, you can report the incident to Action Fraud. Visit actionfraud.police.uk or call 0300 123 2040 to log your case.
Fraud – Victim Support can help you fill out forms and connect you with services and networks.