Fraud accounts for a massive amount of crime in the UK, and it can happen to anyone. Spotting scams these days is tough. From dodgy delivery texts to fake banking emails, scammers are getting incrediblyclever. If you’re ever unsure about a message, link, or email, you can get a quick second opinion using Ask Silver’s free tool:  https://www.asksilver.com

A quick reminder: While the tool is a brilliant way to double-check suspicious messages, scammers change their tactics constantly. Please don’t rely on it entirely—always trust your gut, and if something feels too good to be true (or is overly urgent), take a moment to pause. Seek advice from a trusted relative or friend.  If in doubt, don’t click!

What to do if you are a Victim of a Fraud or On-Line Crime

If you have been a victim of any type of financial scam, then contact your Bank immediately, which you can do by calling 159.

If you have lost money, report the matter to Report Fraud at – UK’s Home for Reporting Cyber Crime & Fraud – Report Fraud  – or call 0300 123 2040. 

Suspicious Texts can be forward to 7726 (it’s free and alerts mobile providers)

Suspicious Emails can be forward to report@phishing.gov.uk 

You can report suspicious websites online here –  Report a suspicious website – NCSC.GOV.UK – and the National Cyber Security Centre will investigate.