What to do if you are victim of fraud?

You can do this any time of the day or night. You can also report fraud by calling the Action Fraud team on 0300 123 2040. Contact Victim Support or Think Jessica if a scam has made you feel anxious, fearful or guilty. They provide emotional and practical help to victims of crimes and scams.

Why do only 15 percent of victims report fraud?

Shame, guilty, embarrassment, and disbelief are among the reasons that only an estimated 15 percent of the nation’s fraud victims report their crimes to law enforcement. Other reasons include victims’ doubt about their own judgment, a sense of betrayal, and fears about how their family members, friends,…

Who are the victims of federal financial fraud?

As the victim of a federal fraud crime, you may suffer financial and emotional harm and even medical problems relating to your victimization. And you are not alone. Millions of people in the United States are victims of fraud crimes each year.

How to recover from emotional impact of fraud?

Many people find that once they stop trying to avoid feeling these things, stop trying to avoid feeling anything at all, and allow the emotions to happen…those emotions start to lose their power over you. They will lose their intensity. Find your best supportive family members and friends.

What to do if you are a victim of fraud?

First steps The first thing you should do if you’ve been a victim of fraud is to contact Action Fraud. You can report a fraud via our online fraud reporting tool, or by calling Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040. If there is a crime being committed right now or if you are in danger you should call the police on 999.