Action Fraud launches its campaign on the 12 frauds of Christmas

30 November 2021

12 Frauds of Christmas 2021: Campaign launching 1st December

Action Fraud will be launching the 12 Frauds of Christmas campaign on Wednesday 1st December. The campaign will cover 12 different fraud types in the lead up to Christmas. Ashfield Voluntary Action will highlight each of these fraud types every other day through their social media and provide full information on the campaign on our website.  

WHO ARE ACTION FRAUD?

Action Fraud is the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime where you should report fraud if you have been scammed, defrauded or experienced cyber crime in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Whilst we do not want people to be unnecessarily alarmed; Ashfield Voluntary Action wants residents in Ashfield to be informed and therefore safer. Please click on the links below to find out more about different types of fraud and the ways that you can make sure that you and your loved ones stay safe throughout this festive period.  

• Pet fraud
• Courier fraud
• Online shopping
• Payment diversion
• Computer service software
• Ticket fraud
• Romance fraud
• Investment fraud
• Pension fraud
• Phishing
• Charity fraud
• Holiday

If you have any concerns about possible fraud, go to Action Fraud's website HERE where you can get information and report fraud.