Fraud

Fraud

Take Five to Stop Fraud is a national campaign that empowers individuals and businesses across the UK to protect themselves against financial fraud. Led by UK Finance, our mission is simple: to help everyone confidently challenge suspicious activity and protect themselves from fraud and scams.

Criminals are experts at impersonation and manipulation. They exploit trust, urgency, and technology to trick people into handing over money or sensitive information. That’s why we offer straightforward, impartial advice – so you can Stop, Challenge, and Protect before it’s too late.

What we do

Share practical tips to spot scams and avoid fraud.

Encourage people to stop, think and challenge unexpected requests.

Provide free resources for individuals, businesses, and organisations to spread the message.

Our core message

Stop – Take a moment stop and think before parting with your money or information.

Challenge – Could it be fake? It’s okay to reject, refuse or ignore requests.

Protect – Contact your bank immediately if you think you’ve been scammed and tell the Police at reportfraud.police.uk or on 0300 123 2040.

Whether you’re a consumer, a business owner, or part of a community group, we invite you to join the fight against fraud. Explore our toolkits, test your scam-savvy skills, and help spread the word.

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Colin Hodgkinson
(Staffordshire Police, PCSO, Newcastle under Lyme)