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<p>There has not been a comprehensive assessment of the overall financial and health
effects of fraud. However, Action Fraud assesses the vulnerability of victims based
on the financial and health impact of the reported fraud, and provides this information
to forces. This enables police forces to make targeted interventions with those most
at risk. Action Fraud are currently developing a victim strategy which will provide
an enhanced service to all victims of fraud.</p><p>The Care Act, introduced this year,
also places a new statutory requirement for all local areas to have a Safeguarding
Adult Board, the police, local authority and Clinical Commissioning Group are the
core statutory members of these boards. The Safeguarding Adults Board’s remit is to
work to protect people with care and support needs from all forms of harm, including
financial harm. Being the victim of fraud can have a serious detrimental effect on
health and well-being. The Safeguarding Adult Board are tasked with understanding
the situation locally and developing preventative strategies.</p>
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