Action Fraud

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the UK's national fraud and internet crime reporting centre, providing a central point of contact for the public and businesses. (UK 2016)

Also known asAction Fraud UK · ActionFraud · National Fraud and Cyber Crime Reporting Centre · NFCC (National Fraud and Cyber Crime Reporting Centre - note: this acronym is also used for the National Fraud Coordination Centre, but in context of Action Fraud it may be referenced) · Action Fraud (UK)
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the UK's national fraud and internet crime reporting centre, providing a central point of contact for the public and businesses. (UK 2016)

The Cyber Glossary · 2024

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Action Fraud. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/action-fraud

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