Action Fraud is the UK’s national fraud reporting centre run by the government agency, the National Fraud Authority. If you have been a victim of online fraud report it to Action Fraud, by using their online reporting tool or speaking to one of their advisors. Visit: http://www.actionfraud.org.uk
Useful Contacts
Useful Numbers
Here are the contact details for organisations who can provide specialist services and advice for a range of Internet issues.
Action Fraud
Phone:
0300 123 2040
Bank safe online
Do you have a question about general online banking safety that you would like a response? If so please contact advice@banksafeonline.org.uk.
Brand-i
Helping you to shop safely online - Brand-i is a useful directory of online stores that can be trusted. Developed In partnership with the Trading Standard institute, Brand-i also provides information on protection from fake shopping sites and counterfeit goods.
Business Link
Phone:
0845 600 9 006
Business Link is a free business advice and support service, available online. It provides businesses of all sizes with access to information and transactions from government.
CEOP (Child exploitation and online protection)
To report suspicious activity towards your children on the internet visit the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP)
Childline
You can call ChildLine in confidence on 0800 11 11 if ever you need to talk to someone about anything that makes you feel uncomfortable or worried online.
Childnet International - Music, Film, TV and the Internet
Childnet International offer a useful guide to music and video, to help keep parents, teachers and young people well informed on staying safe and legal online. Visit http://www.childnet-int.org/downloading/
Identitytheft.org.uk
Visit this site for both business and personal support for any identity theft related issues. It will provide advice on how to protect yourself, or who can help. Please visit: www.identitytheft.org.uk
Internet Watch Foundation (IWF)
The UK Hotline for reporting illegal online content specifically for Child sexual abuse content, criminally obscene adult content and incitement to racial hatred content
The Internet Watch Foundation - Want to report illegal content online?
http://www.iwf.org.uk/reporting.htm
Nominet
Phone:
01865 332211
For .uk domain disputes, contact the Nominet Domain Resolution Service team
ParentPort
ParentPort is run by the UK’s media regulators. They set and enforce standards across the media to protect children from inappropriate material.
Seen or heard something unsuitable for children? Maybe it was a programme on TV or online, a film, an advert, a video game or something in a magazine. At ParentPort you can find out about expected standards from the media, make a complaint and share your views.
Find out more: http://www.parentport.org.uk/
Stopitnow
Phone:
0808 1000 900
Stop it Now! UK & Ireland is a campaign which aims to prevent child sexual abuse by encouraging early recognition and responses to the problem by adults worried about their own, or another adult’s behaviour. Stop it Now! runs a confidential free helpline for adults to phone and discuss their concerns – including inappropriate online communication. Ring 0808 1000 900 for advice or visit www.stopitnow.org.uk
The Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA)
Phone:
0370 496 7622
This is the UK agency which combats national and transnational serious and organised hi-tech crime within, or which impacts upon the United Kingdom.
The 24/7 telephone number for SOCA is 0370 496 7622. Call for general enquiries or to verify a person as a SOCA officer.
In an emergency, if a crime is taking place or you are in immediate danger, dial 999. To report non-urgent crime call your local police force.
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