Fraud Alert
The Fraud alert has provided this information as a resource to assist in combating fraud and other economic crime, and to prevent you becoming a victim of crime.
Alerts
Latest news about scams and fraud to prevent you from becoming a victim of crime.
Protecting yourself
Our advice to help you protect your money.
Investment fraud
The average victim of an investment scam loses £20,000. See our guides to popular investment frauds.
Social networking
Find out how to protect yourself when using the internet for online dating and social media.
Little book of big scams
The Little book of big scams contains a number of hints and tips to stop you becoming a victim of fraud.
Latest news
Latest news from our Law Enforcement and other partner agencies. Within this section are also related links to our partner sites relating to scam warnings.
Scams, cons, tricks and fraud
The section provides information on various types of scams - if in doubt always double check.
Business information
Find out how to protect your business from fraud.
Reporting fraud
The Police are not the only agency with power to investigate fraud related offences; it is often difficult to determine what has happened and who to make reports to.
Audio version of Little book of big scams
Audio version of Little book of big scams which contains a number of hints and tips to stop you becoming a victim of fraud.
Local policing
Find your local Met borough and Safer Neighbourhoods team to see what is happening in your area.