Protecting individuals - useful links

Here are some links to websites which offer advice and guidance on how to protect yourself from serious organised crime.

Links to other websites

Get Safe Online (GSOL) – useful ways of protecting yourself online. SOCA is one of the founding partners of GSOL.

Office of Fair Trading (OFT) – for tips on protecting yourself against mass marketing fraud

Action Fraud is a one stop shop for reporting fraud and getting advice

The UK Payment Administration has up-to-date statistics and information on card crime and cheque fraud.

CIFAS - the UK Fraud Prevention Service has information on identity fraud and protecting personal details.

The Insurance Fraud Bureau has information on organised insurance fraud as well as an anonymous 'cheatline'.

The Association of British Insurers offers consumer advice on insurance fraud.

The SOCA Fraud Threats page has the latest information on the threat from fraud.

The City of London Police website contains information on the 2006 Fraud Act.

The Metropolitan Police Service has advice and information on new fraud threats.

Elsewhere on the SOCA website

You might also want to have a look at these pages for more information on serious organised crime which affects individuals.

Identity crime – personal details can be stolen by criminals to create false identities.

Intellectual property crime – protecting yourself from fake and pirated goods.

Fraud – many frauds, such as investment schemes, are targeted against individuals.

Drugs – all about the illegal drugs trade and what it involves.

Vehicle crime – including carjacking, key theft and sale of stolen vehicles.