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Report Fraud is the UK's website for reporting cyber crime and fraud, learning how to prevent it, and finding support if you've been affected. It is the right place to go if you live in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland and need to report an incident to the police. If you live in Scotland, the site directs you to report via 101 instead.
What you can do on the site
The homepage is organised around three main actions:
- Make a report — "Tell us what happened and we'll help you report it to the police." This is the core reporting route for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
- Protect yourself — guidance on protecting yourself from different types of cyber crime and fraud.
- Get help and support — resources for people affected by cyber crime or fraud, described as a place "to listen, to help, and to support you."
There is also a search bar for exploring articles and help guides about cyber crime, fraud, and self-protection.
Who it is for
The site states it exists for the 4.6 million people affected by cyber crime and fraud every year. It explicitly names England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as its coverage area. The one clear exception is Scotland: the reporting card says, "If you live in Scotland, please report via 101."
Support organisations listed
If you need to speak to someone about how cyber crime or fraud is affecting you, the site points to several organisations:
| Organisation | What the site says it offers |
|---|---|
| Age UK | For people aged 60 or over; help dealing with the long-term effects of fraud |
| Citizens Advice | Check whether something might be cyber crime or fraud |
| Counselling Directory | Information on counselling and listings of counsellors across the UK |
| Stop! Think Fraud | Learn to protect yourself by staying vigilant and taking a moment to stop and think |
| Money Helper | Guidance and support for consumers seeking to improve their financial lives |
| Victim Support | Listed as a support organisation (description truncated in the source) |
How to decide if it's the right place for you
- You live in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland and need to report fraud or cyber crime to the police — start with the "Make a report" route.
- You live in Scotland — report via 101 rather than through this site.
- You want prevention advice — use the "Protect yourself" section or the search bar.
- You need emotional or practical support after an incident — the "Get help and support" section points to the organisations above.
The site does not state that its services carry a charge, but the available information does not confirm pricing either way, so treat cost as unconfirmed rather than assumed free.