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Information and Support: Fraud & Scams

If you have been affected by a scam or fraud, the following organisations may be able to help.

Victim Support

Victim Support provides emotional and practical help to victims or witnesses of any crime, whether or not it has been reported to the police.

Phone: 0808 16 89 111 (24/7)

Victim Support NI

Victim Support NI offers emotional and practical support to all victims and witnesses of crime across Northern Ireland.

Phone: 028 9024 3133

Victim Support Scotland

Victim Support Scotland offers emotional and practical support to all victims and witnesses of crime across Scotland.

Phone: 0800 160 1985

159 phone service

159 phone service, operated by Stop Scam UK, connects consumers safely and securely with most banks should they receive an unexpected or suspicious call about a financial matter.

Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice consumer service provides support if you have been affected by a scam.

Phone: 0808 223 1133

Age UK

Age UK provides free information, advice and support on the issues that matter to older people.

Phone: 0800 678 1602

Hourglass

Hourglass works to protect, and prevent the abuse of, vulnerable older adults and provides a confidential helpline for anyone concerned - including older people themselves, their friends and relatives.

Phone: 0808 808 8141



Other Sources of Information

These organisations may refer to other support services that the 成人论坛 has not necessarily verified.

UK Safer Internet Centre

UK Safer Internet Centre provides e-safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe on the internet.

Action Fraud

Action Fraud provide a central point of contact for information about fraud and financially motivated internet crime.

Phone: 0300 123 2040

Financial Conduct Authority

The Financial Conduct Authority regulates the financial services industry in the UK and provides information on protection against scams and unauthorised firms.

Get Safe Online

Get Safe Online offers unbiased, factual and easy-to-understand information on online safety, including advice for parents about safeguarding children online.