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<p>The Government is aware that criminals are exploiting the pandemic to commit opportunistic
crimes such as fraud. Although Covid-19 related fraud represents a small proportion
of overall fraud reporting, we understand the devastating impact it can have on individuals.
Along with partners, we have been implementing measures to ensure the public has the
protection and advice needed to shield themselves from these crimes. We have published
guidance for the public to spot potential frauds and the steps they can take to avoid
them. This advice can accessed at: <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>Our
efforts include working alongside the National Cyber Security Centre to establish
a new Suspicious Email Reporting Service. This service allows the public to report
potential scams safely and effectively. To date, this has led to the removal of over
22000 scams. Members of the public can forward suspicious emails to the dedicated
email address: <a href="mailto:report@phishing.gov.uk" target="_blank">report@phishing.gov.uk</a></p><p>We
are also working with the Cabinet Office, who lead on the response to public sector
fraud, around tracking and mitigating the risk of fraud against the unprecedented
levels of stimulus funding including the bounce back loan scheme.</p>
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