Frauds and Scams

These pages have been set as a resource to assist in combating specific types of fraud and other economic crime, and to prevent you becoming a victim of crime.

The information contained offers practical advice on how to deal with and protect you from fraud and provides information on the various types of scams fraudsters operate.

Should you still have any unanswered questions over fraud or general advice about fraud then please speak to your local Safer Neighbourhood Team.

Find your Safer Neighbourhood Team here.

For any business which still has unanswered questions or requires further advice over a fraud matter, then contact your local Business Crime Advisor, as below:

A Division Ian Brailsford -
ian.brailsford.9869@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk

B Division John Davenport -
john.davenport.9870@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk

C Division Richard Burgess -
richard.burgess.9871@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk

D Division Ian Hinds -
ian.hinds.9872@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk

To check which division you are in click here.

Should you think there is a crime happening immediately then call 999 otherwise to report a crime call 0345 123 33 33.

Please use the links below to jump directly to a section or alternatively use the index on the right hand side of the page:

What is Fraud?	Quick ways to Help Protect Yourself
Online and Phone	Phishing Fraud
E-mail Scams	Identity Theft
ATM (Cash Machine) Fraud	Advance Fee, Lottery and Investment Scams
Money Transfer Fraud	Internet Auction Fraud
Business Fraud	Common Phrases
Common Statements	Examples of Letters used by Fraudsters

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