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Information about fraud generally. Doesn't include benefit fraud.
Information provided applies to England & Wales
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Identity theft is when your personal details are stolen and identity fraud is when those details are used to commit fraud. Tips on how to protect yourself from identity fraud and information on what to do if you have been a victim of it.
Fraud is when someone steals property, goods or money by tricking you – or even tries to do it. Information about identity theft and things you can do to reduce the damage from fraud.
This information explains how you can report a fraud to Action Fraud, what Action Fraud do with your dat, and other organisations to report specific types of fraud.