Iain Stewart MP has welcomed the government’s new long-term ‘Stop! Think Fraud’ campaign, delivering tough new anti-fraud messaging, raising public awareness on fraud safety advice in partnership with law enforcement, tech, banking, telecoms and third sector organisations.
Official data shows that the number of fraud and computer misuse incidents in Thames Valley had fallen from 14,526 incidents to 12,869 incidents in the last year, a drop of 11.4 per cent, showing the Conservative Government’s long-term plan to stop fraud is working.
Commenting, Iain Stewart MP said: “Fraud is an awful blight on our society and can ruin lives, so I welcome the news that the Conservative Government’s crackdown on fraud has cut fraud referrals by 11.4 per cent in Thames Valley.
“The Conservative Government’s new ‘Stop! Think Fraud’ campaign will build on this excellent progress, raising public awareness on fraud safety and building on the Conservative long-term Fraud Strategy announced last year."
Commenting, the Home Secretary, James Cleverly, said:“Our bold Fraud Strategy is continuing to deliver for the British people.
“This new campaign is a powerful tool to add to our arsenal, which already includes a world-first agreement from tech firms to prevent online fraud and the rollout of a National Fraud Squad that has 400 expert investigators.
“I encourage everyone to stop, take a moment to think about fraud, and share this messaging far and wide.”
Commenting, Security Minister, Tom Tugendhat, said: “Fraud ruins lives. Following this advice will give people the best tips to stop fraudsters from stealing their hard-earned cash, and point them towards all the help and information on offer.
“Our Fraud Strategy is successfully turning the tide against fraudsters. This new campaign will share the details we all need to defend ourselves and our friends.”
