SPECIAL UNIT FOR FRAUD VICTIMS ROLLED OUT UK-WIDE
August 12th, 2023
A London-based anti-fraud unit which supports vulnerable victims of fraud has been rolled out to all 43 police forces in England and Wales. The Action Fraud National Economic Crime Victim Care Unit (NECVCU) has been operated until now by the City of London Police - England and Wales' lead anti-fraud police force - helping London victims of fraud and cybercrime cope and recover from offences. It has also provided fraud prevention advice and support to reduce the likelihood of repeat victimisation. In the last financial year (April 2022 – March 2023) alone the ...
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