Scams and fraud
UK banking industry initiative providing comprehensive information about online banking scams, particularly phishing, trojans and money mules.
UK banking industry initiative providing information about all types of plastic card fraud, including online and email scams.
Identity theft pages on Channel 4's website includes sections headed What is identity theft?; How does it happen?; What about identity theft after death?; More ways to protect yourself; and How do you know if it has happened to you?
Not-for-profit fraud prevention service representing UK financial service organisations, includes a comprehensive information and advice section titled Identity Fraud that also covers ID theft.
Section of the government's Consumer Direct website detailing different types of scams, including Internet and email-based fraud, with information about avoiding such scams.
Information about various frauds, including phishing and other email and online scams, plus tips on how not to get caught out.
Comprehensive website published by the National Working Group on Fraud on behalf of the
Association of Chief Police Officers, includes case studies and information about different types of fraud and fraud alerts, news, prevention, policies, risks and reporting.
Historic and up-to-date information about internet and email fraud, including phishing, lottery and Nigerian 419 scams.
Government and business partnership includes information about online scams and fraud.
Government website about ID theft sub-headed "Don't become a victim", includes sections titled Protecting yourself; What if it happens to you?; Who can help?; and What is being done?
Warnings, with sample emails, about various scam lotteries.
Comprehensive information from the Met about fraud, including various electronic scams, and how to safeguard against it.
Source of extensive and up-to-date information about email, phishing and ID theft scams: "The web's dedicated anti-phishing service".
Information from the Financial Services Authority about various frauds, including email and online scams, plus tips on how not to get caught out.
Section of the OFT's website providing details of and safeguards against various frauds and online scams, including overseas lotteries, foreign money offers, email spam, online dating opportunities and phishing.
Includes information about how ID fraud occurs, practical advice about how to stop it and guidance for victims, and a comprehensive pamphlet titled "Protect Your Identity: a practical guide".
