Where to report
If you are in immediate danger or a crime is in progress, call 999.
| Authority | What it handles | How to reach it |
|---|---|---|
| Action Fraud | The national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. | actionfraud.police.uk · 0300 123 2040 |
| Police Scotland | Fraud and cybercrime reported in Scotland. | Call 101 (non-emergency) · scotland.police.uk |
| Your bank | Payments you were tricked into making, or unauthorised transactions. Report as soon as possible. | The number on your card, or in your banking app |
Regulators and redress
| Body | Role | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Regulates financial firms; runs a register and a warning list of unauthorised firms. | fca.org.uk |
| Financial Ombudsman Service | Resolves complaints between consumers and financial firms. | financial-ombudsman.org.uk |
| Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) | Handles misuse of personal data. | ico.org.uk |
If money has left your account
Tell your bank straight away. UK banks operate reimbursement rules for people tricked into sending money, but whether a given case qualifies depends on the facts.
How Reascon works here
Where a matter touches the UK, we document it to the standard the authorities above require and refer it through the correct channel. We work with victims to gather what they have, and with lawyers acting pro bono in the UK. We do not act as your legal representative unless a regulated lawyer formally takes that role.
Been affected? Start at Get help. Received a notice from us? See Verify a notice from us. Or submit evidence directly.