While we cannot eliminate the threat of frauds and scams, we work to help raise awareness of them, especially of local threats.
We are a partner in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Against Scams Partnership, which provides resources including information about different types of fraud and scams, and support for victims.
If you’re a council tenant and a council worker or contractor visits your house unexpectedly, you can call us on 01223 457000 to check whether the visit is genuine. If you cannot confirm the visit is genuine, don’t feel pressured to let them in.
Report a fraud or scam
Action Fraud is the UK’s central point of contact for reporting fraud, phone scams and online scams. It’s also a useful source of information about fraud and financially motivated online crime.
Contact Cambridgeshire Police if you have been a victim of rogue trading or doorstep crime. In an emergency, always dial 999. Otherwise, report it online or call 101.
The Citizen Advice Consumer Helpline can provide support and advice on different types of scams.
The National Trading Standards’ eCrime team investigates reports of fraud and scams committed using the internet, email or mobile phone technology. Report online scams to them through the Citizen Advice Consumer Helpline.
If you have been affected by crime, the Cambridgeshire Victim and Witness Hub can provide emotional and practical help.
Recent reports of fraud and scams
Check Action Fraud’s fraud news and Trading Standards’ latest scams page for information and advice about recent fraud and scams.
- If you are thinking of applying for a loan, check the Citizens Advice Bureau’s website for advice on how to check if a lender is authorised.
- Beware of fraudsters using social media to promote a scam exploiting loopholes in the Universal Credit system.
- Watch out for emails saying you have an outstanding tax refund to collect – they are not from us.
