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What is Report Fraud?

Report Fraud is the national service for telling the police about fraud and cyber crime in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. You can report online at any time, or by telephone on 0300 123 2040 during published opening hours. In Scotland, use Police Scotland on 101. 1234

By Secordit. Last checked: 10 November 2026.

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How it works

  1. You can report online at any time of day or night using the reporting tool on reportfraud.police.uk. The guide says the tool asks simple questions about what happened, and that advisors are available twenty-four hours to help if needed. 2
  2. You can also report by telephone on 0300 123 2040, Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm. From abroad the guide gives +44 300 123 2040. 2
  3. After you submit a report you are given a crime reference number. The guide describes later assessment and, where there are strong lines of enquiry, passing a report to a police force to consider an investigation. 2

How it can look

You can register for an account, to save, track or add to a report, or continue as a guest. Guest updates come by email or post only. Some reports belong with another organisation. The guide lists examples such as HMRC tax fraud, benefit fraud, and suspicious online behaviour with or towards a child. 2

What to know

  • A fraud or cyber crime in England, Wales or Northern Ireland can be reported through this service. 12
  • If you live in Scotland, or the crime happened there, use Police Scotland on 101. 134
  • The matter may belong with another organisation, such as HMRC tax fraud, benefit fraud, or suspicious online behaviour with or towards a child. 2

What to do now

  1. If you are in England, Wales or Northern Ireland, report online at reportfraud.police.uk, or call 0300 123 2040 during the published hours. 12
  2. If you are in Scotland, call Police Scotland on 101. 134
  3. Keep the crime reference number you are given after you submit a report. Reporting does not mean there will be an investigation, a recovery of money, or an arrest. 2

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How to protect yourself

  • Organisations facing a cyber attack that is in progress are told to call 0300 123 2040. The guide says that live-attack line is available 24 hours a day. 2
  • Members of the public are told to use core opening hours for phone reports. 2
  • You can register for an account to save, track or add to a report, or continue as a guest. 2

Frequently asked questions

How do I report a scam in the UK?

Report Fraud is the service in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Report online at any time, or call 0300 123 2040, Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm. In Scotland, call Police Scotland on 101. 1234

What happens after I submit a report?

You are given a crime reference number. The guide describes later assessment and, where there are strong lines of enquiry, passing a report to a police force to consider an investigation. That is not a promise of an investigation or of money coming back. 2

Can I report by phone if I am abroad?

The guide gives +44 300 123 2040 as the number to use from abroad. Check the published opening hours before you call. 2

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Sources

  1. Report Fraud, Report Fraud. Accessed 10 November 2026 (Europe/London).
  2. Report Fraud, Guide to reporting cyber crime and fraud. Accessed 10 November 2026 (Europe/London).
  3. Police Scotland, How to report a crime - Police Scotland. Accessed 10 November 2026 (Europe/London).
  4. Report Fraud, Reporting cyber crime and fraud or phishing attempts - Report Fraud. Accessed 10 November 2026 (Europe/London).