January saw the launch of Report Fraud, the UK’s new national service for reporting fraud and cybercrime. This new service replaces the old Action Fraud system and marks a huge milestone in how the UK fights against fraud and cybercrime.
Report Fraud provides a single, efficient way for both individuals and businesses to report fraud and cybercrime, ensuring reports are turned into actionable intelligence for law enforcement. It also offers better support for victims, and it helps protect the wider economy at a time when fraud and cybercrime account for over half of all offences in the UK.
A tremendous amount of work and expertise goes into the development of this type of service and we wanted to share how extremely proud we are of Dawn Wright, a former Brigantia Executive Director.
As chair of the City of London Corporation’s Fraud & Cyber Crime Reporting & Analysis Service Procurement Committee (FCCRAS), Dawn and her team worked with the City of London Police, the Home Office, HM Treasury and industry partners for the last three years to bring this service to life.
"It’s not every day that you start the morning with the launch of a new nationally important service, which you have headed up and worked on for over 3 years, but today, the 20th January, is that day. I am absolutely delighted and immensely proud to announce that the new £175 million national Report Fraud service has publicly launched today, marking a transformative milestone in the UK’s fight against fraud and cyber crime."
This new service will make a real impact for people, businesses and communities alike.
At Brigantia, we support channel partners to help keep businesses protected against cybercrime and fraud through our carefully selected vendor portfolio and dedicated support.
For more information on how we can support you, visit our vendor page or get in touch with our expert team.
If you’ve been affected by fraud or cybercrime, or want to know how to protect yourself, visit the Report Fraud website for guidance and support.