In fact, every scam call, email or text is worth reporting.

Last week, our colleagues at the National Crime Agency (@NCA ) announced they have shut down a platform used by hundreds of criminals to defraud victims across the world.

The platform allowed criminals to hide their identity by appearing to call from pre-selected numbers, such as financial institutions, telecoms companies and law enforcement agencies, gaining the trust of victims before stealing their money and personal details.

From 2021-2024, over 1.3 million calls were made to 500,000 UK phone numbers.

An estimated 170,000 people across the UK are believed to be victims.

Of those who reported to Action Fraud, the average loss is over £9,400.

If you receive a scam call, text or email, please report to @actionfraud , the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime, to help build a clear picture of where these crimes are being committed. Even if you haven’t lost anything, your report may help protect others.

If you’ve been a victim of fraud, know that it’s not your fault and it’s never too late to get help.

Call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or visit actionfraud.police.uk.

The attached photo shows National Crime Agency officers entering a property in London, Four arrests have been made.

Attachments:

• national-crime-agency.pdf