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Talk to a person at Action Fraud
Report fraud and cybercrime (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).
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0300 123 2040
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Hours and numbers
Opening hoursMon to Fri 8am to 9pm, Sat and Sun 9am to 5pm
Textphone0300 123 2050
Fastest route to a person
- If you've just been scammed, call your bank first on 159, then report it here
- Have a short summary of your problem ready, with any letters or reference numbers
- Lines are busiest first thing: if you can't get through, try mid-afternoon
- Ask what to do next and write it down
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Quietest time to call
Right at opening, midweek
Busiest, avoid if you can
Monday mornings and lunchtimes
Monday mornings and lunchtimes
Other ways in
Online helpactionfraud.police.uk/contact-us
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Use the organisation's own complaints form. Advice charities and police services each have an independent review step listed on their site.
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Last checked 2026-11-06 · Source