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The volume of fraud impacting on the United Kingdom is growing in complexity and diversity. Those who commit fraud exploit and profit from misplaced trust and act to the detriment of public through the serious harm they cause.
Fraud has been globalised and the reach of the fraudster has increased through the use of new technologies, enabling traditional crime to be committed in new ways through the use of computers, computer networks or other forms of information communications technology.
This advice is intended to support forces to provide a consistent response to investigating fraud.
Guidance document:
Reference material:
- Action Fraud Matrix
- Memorandum of Understanding
- Combined Law Enforcement Response to Fraud
- Guide to Fraud Warning Signs
- Guide to Fraud Types & Prevention Advice
- Guide to Risk Assessment
- Guide to Useful Organisations & Agencies
- Guide to Red Flags
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