Action Fraud contact number
Action Fraud, now rebranded as Report Fraud, is the national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In Scotland, report fraud to Police Scotland on 101 instead.
Checked against reportfraud.police.uk on 14 September 2026
Fraud and cyber crime reportingLocal rate
Other ways to call
Textphone: 0300 123 2050
From outside the UK: +44 300 123 2040
Have this ready before you call
- Details of what happened and when
- Any account numbers, emails or phone numbers the fraudster used
- Evidence such as screenshots or messages
If the line is closed
- Report online at reportfraud.police.uk at any hour, and track your report there afterwards
- Webchat with an advisor, 8am to 8pm every day
- Reports cannot be sent by post; anything posted is destroyed unread
If you've had a call from a number you don't recognise, WhoCalledYou.uk shows where it's from and how to check it safely.
Common questions
Is someone actively taking my money right now?
Call your bank first on 159, the anti-fraud hotline that connects you securely to your bank, then report to Report Fraud. If a crime is in progress, call 999.
What does calling 0300 123 2040 cost?
Standard network rate, so it comes out of inclusive minutes on most plans. Report Fraud will never ask for your bank details on a call.
My organisation is under a live cyber attack. Same number?
Yes. Businesses, charities and other organisations suffering a live cyber attack can call 0300 123 2040 at any hour for immediate advice.