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Something else happened

Fraud does not always fit a neat category. Tell us what happened in your own words.

Immediate action

If money is still moving, contact your bank now using its official number.

Overview

Whatever happened, the first steps are usually the same: stop further payments, secure your accounts, preserve evidence and report officially.

Common warning signs

  • You feel pressured or rushed
  • You were asked to keep something secret
  • Details did not add up

What to do now

  1. 1Stop any further payments
  2. 2Secure your accounts
  3. 3Write down what happened
  4. 4Report to Action Fraud

Evidence to preserve

  • Anything written down at the time
  • Messages and emails
  • Bank statements
  • Screenshots

Where to report

  • Action Fraud
  • Your bank
  • Any platform involved

Fraud Victim Support does not replace an official police report.

What happens next

We will listen and help you work out the right next step.

Optional legal support

Optional separate legal assessment may be available in some cases.

You are never required to instruct AY-Legal in order to receive initial support.

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