I have been a victim of a fraud or scam

We understand it can be very upsetting and worrying if you’ve responded to something that you now feel may not be right. You may also feel embarrassed or ashamed as you thought what you were doing was OK. Fraud and scams can be very clever and sometimes difficult to spot. Please be assured that support is here for you.

What to do if you think you have been a victim of a scam, phishing or fraud

You can:

• Contact your bank straight away and let them know what has happened. They may be able to put a stop on any payments leaving your account. Your bank can also help give guidance on changing passwords and other key information if you feel your personal data has been stolen.  
• Contact the Police – you can phone 101 or make a report online. If you feel under any immediate threat call 999.
• If you have opened a link or attachment on your device, contact the university IT Service Desk team.
• Contact the Harassment and Misconduct Team if you would like support.
• Report fraud and scams to Action Fraud who will record the information.

Learn more about how to protect yourself from fraud, scams and phishing emails.

Learn more about the different types of fraud and scams. 

Find out what to do if you’ve received something and don’t know if it’s fraud or a scam.