Stop Think Fraud

Should you not already be aware, the UK Home Office have launched a new national campaign, entitled Stop! Think Fraud.

Brief summary taken from the Home Office site:

“A major campaign to transform the fight against fraudsters launches today (12 February 2024).

Stop! Think Fraud is backed by leading counter fraud experts who are uniting under one voice to provide consistent, clear and robust anti-fraud advice to the public.

Fraud accounts for around 40% of all crime in England and Wales, with an estimated 3.2 million offences each year.

The latest data from the Crime Survey of England and Wales shows it has reduced by 13% over the past year. The estimated cost of fraud to society is £6.8 billion in England and Wales.

Fraud has also more than doubled in Scotland over the past 9 years and reports spiked in Northern Ireland during the pandemic, with a decline now being observed.

The evidence led campaign draws on the expertise of leading counter-fraud experts and includes an online fraud hub which will provide concise, simple to follow advice. It will also signpost victims to relevant organisations for further advice and support.

Impactful adverts will also be prominently displayed in public settings, from billboards to radio, and from TV screens to social media. It is anticipated the campaign will be seen by 95% of adults in the UK over the coming weeks”

The full item can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-campaign-to-fight-fraud-launched

Please do not contact your local Police Force / Service concerning this, rather follow the guidance provided via the bespoke campaign web page, that has full information, advice, guidance and how to report: https://stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk/