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Useful Information Resources

Police - inform your local police station about the incident. You can easily do this by dialing 101. Providing them with details of the scam can assist in their investigations and contribute to the broader effort in tackling fraudulent activities.

Action Fraud 

National reporting centre for fraud and internet crime.
Tel: 0300 123 2040
Web: Click here

Friends Against Scams

Offers information as well as schemes such as the Mail Marshals scheme.
Web: Click here

Mailing Preference Service (MPS) 

Free register for individuals who do not want to receive unsolicited sales and marketing contacts by post.
Tel: 0207 291 3310
Web: Click here

Telephone Preference Service (TPS)

Free opt-out service if you do not want to receive unsolicited sales and marketing telephone calls.
Tel: 0345 070 0707
Web: Click here

Trading Standards

To check or report a company you think has broken the law or acted unfairly
Tel: 03454 04 05 06
Web: Click here 

CIFAS

Provide a registration service to protect you if your details have been stolen.
Web: Click here

Royal Mail

If you or someone you know is receiving scam mail in the post, you can report it to the Royal Mail.
You can post your letter directly to FREEPOST SCAM MAIL.
Tel: 03456 113 413
Email: scam.mail@royalmail.com
Web: Click here

Citizens Advice

National network of advice centres offering free, confidential and independent advice face-to-face or by telephone.
Tel: 0344 411 1444
Web: Click here

National Trading Standards Scams Team

Web: Click here

NCSC 

Offers valuable tips and information on safeguarding your digital life, including securing your accounts and recognising phishing attempts. 
Web: Click here