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Read about the set of initiatives we have in place to protect your money from financial crime.
Find out more about APP scams and rules that apply if you're the victim of one.
Find out more about different types of scams
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You can report fraud or cybercrime to Action Fraud, a national reporting centre run by the City of London Police.
Take Five offers straightforward advice to help everyone in the UK protect themselves against financial fraud.
Cyber Aware is a government campaign designed to help you learn how to protect yourself online.
The Financial Conduct Authority lists unsafe firms to help you avoid being a victim of investment fraud.