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Cyber-crime is any crime that has been committed using a computer or other hardware device.  It covers a wide variety of crimes, including:

  • Theft of personal data for financial or other gain
  • Child pornography

It can happen once or be a repeated offence. It can happen to people of any age. Sometimes victims of cyber-crime feel too embarrassed to report it or get support. They may also be being blackmailed into not telling anyone. If this is you, you have rights to support and protect you.

If you know someone who is vulnerable and may have been affected by Fraud or Cyber Crime then you are also able to speak to the police on their behalf to get more information.

 

How to get help

If you are in immediate danger call the police by dialling 999. If you would like to speak to a police officer but it isn’t urgent then you can call 101.

You can access specialist help through a Victim Focus officer. Please click here to find out more about your local Victim Focus Team and how to contact them

 

Action Fraud is the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cyber-crime where you can report fraud if you have been scammed, defrauded or experienced cyber-crime. Action Fraud’s website also includes information on the latest scams and how to avoid them.

You can report fraud or cyber-crime using the online reporting service any time of the day or night; the service enables you to both report a fraud and find help and support. They also provide help and advice over the phone through the Action Fraud contact centre. You can talk to Action Fraud’s specialists by calling 0300 123 2040

 

Get Safe Online is a website providing practical advice on how to protect yourself, your computers and mobiles device and your business against fraud, identity theft, viruses and many other problems encountered online.