Fraud Prevention
Fraud Prevention
The aim of these pages is to inform and protect people and organisations against fraud and financial crime. The scams on these pages are typical of the type used by criminals to obtain monies, identities, bank details, services etc.
The attempts to defraud/scam come in various guises whether it is through email (419 scams), lottery scams, atm scams, phishing and so on. Please look at the various scams on the list at the side of this page to help protect yourself against fraud and financial crime.
The sites below contain useful and detailed information to help protect you against fraud, financial crime and identity theft:
London 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Games Tickets
The Met's Operation Podium urges you to follow this advice to protect you, your personal details, family and friends from being exploited by criminals.
TICKETS:
If you're buying a ticket for the Games:
• The 2012 ticket ballot opens on the 15th March. You have until 26 April to
apply for tickets through LOCOG as it is not first come first served;
• Only apply for a ticket online at www.tickets.london2012.com. This is
London 2012's official site. You can get a paper application from any
Lloyds TSB branch, or from any public library in Northern Ireland;
• If you get a ticket for an event you can't attend, you can return your ticket
to get a refund through the London 2012 official ticket exchange. Your
ticket will then be officially resold;
• Don't buy a ticket from an unauthorised website or tout. You risk being
scammed, and not getting the ticket you wanted and paid for;
• There are only three official providers for Games Breaks and
Hospitality Packages in the UK - these are:
- Thomas Cook - www.thomascooklondon2012.com
- Prestige Travel - www.prestigeticketing.london2012.com
- Jet Set Travel - www.jetsetsports.com
• Other websites or companies will not be authorised to sell you a ticket
as part of a package. Always check the terms and conditions to see
exactly what you are being sold;
If you find tickets for sale before the 15th March 2011 or available from any
unauthorised source at anytime, don't buy them.
They are not genuine. Report it to www.actionfraud.org.uk, London 2012 via brandprotection@london2012.com or your local police force.
Action Fraud
Action Fraud is the UK's national fraud reporting centre. We provide a central point of contact for information about fraud. People are scammed, ripped off or conned everyday and we want this to stop. We believe that we can beat fraud if we talk about it.
The service is run by the National Fraud Authority - the government agency that helps to co-ordinate the fight against fraud in the UK. Our online fraud reporting service is available 24 hours a day, enabling you to report a fraud and find help and support. We also provide help and advice over the phone through the Action Fraud contact centre. You can talk to our fraud specialists by calling 0300 123 2040.
The Action Fraud website also contains information on all the latest fraud news and and a comprehensive list of all the types of fraud that can affect us.
Website >> Action Fraud
Identity Fraud Prevention
Identify fraud could affect any one of us!
Identity Fraud is one of the UK's fastest growing crimes, affecting individuals and businesses alike. Although most people know about it, our research shows that consumers and businesses are not aware of, or not taking the steps they could and should be taking to fully protect themselves.
National Identity Fraud Prevention Week is a nationwide effort to help in the battle against identity fraud. How can you protect your identity and safeguard your business? This website offers a range of resources to help you and your business avoid the costly and debilitating effects of this crime.
Website >> Stop IdFraud
Get Safe Online
Get Safe Online a joint initiative between the Government, law enforcement, leading businesses and the public sector. Our aim is to provide computer users and small businesses with free, independent, user-friendly advice that will allow them to use the internet confidently, safely and securely.
Get Safe Online.
Website >> Get Safe Online