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<p>The Government recognises the serious risks presented by online scams and fraud
and are committed to tackling fraudulent activity online.</p><p>Fraudsters will use
any hook, including Covid-19, to commit these terrible crimes and we must therefore
remain vigilant to any risks and vulnerabilities. We are working collaboratively across
government to reaffirm messages to the public setting out how they can protect themselves
from fraud and stay safe online.</p><p>This is why we launched a gov.uk page targeted
at coronavirus-related fraud and cybercrime. The page includes easy-to-follow steps
for people to better protect themselves as well as signposting all relevant advice
and tips and can currently be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-fraud-and-cyber-crime"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-fraud-and-cyber-crime</a>.</p><p>As
well as this, we continue to work alongside law enforcement to ensure the public has
the protection and advice needed to shield themselves from online crimes.</p><p>We
continue to encourage anyone who has been a targeted by a scam to report it. Action
Fraud is the central police reporting point for all victims of fraud and can be contacted
by phone on 0300 123 2040 or through their website: <a href="http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/report_fraud"
target="_blank">http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/report_fraud</a>.</p><p>We have also
worked with the National Cyber Security Centre to recently establish a Suspicious
Email Reporting Service. This service allows the public to report potential scams
safely and effectively and to date, has led to the removal of 22,192 scams. Members
of the public can forward suspicious emails to this address: <a href="mailto:report@phishing.gov.uk"
target="_blank">report@phishing.gov.uk</a></p>
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