About us

About Us

Take Five to Stop Fraud is a national campaign that empowers individuals and businesses across the UK to protect themselves against financial fraud. Led by UK Finance, our mission is simple: to help everyone confidently challenge suspicious activity and protect themselves from fraud and scams.

Criminals are experts at impersonation and manipulation. They exploit trust, urgency, and technology to trick people into handing over money or sensitive information. That’s why we offer straightforward, impartial advice – so you can Stop, Challenge, and Protect before it’s too late.

What we do

  • Share practical tips to spot scams and avoid fraud.
  • Encourage people to stop, think and challenge unexpected requests.
  • Provide free resources for individuals, businesses, and organisations to spread the message.

Our core message

  • Stop – Take a moment stop and think before parting with your money or information.
  • Challenge – Could it be fake? It’s okay to reject, refuse or ignore requests.
  • Protect – Contact your bank immediately if you think you’ve been scammed and report it to Action Fraud.

Whether you’re a consumer, a business owner, or part of a community group, we invite you to join the fight against fraud. Explore our toolkits, test your scam-savvy skills, and help spread the word.

Press enquiries
Contact Information: UK Finance Press Office
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Take Five to Stop Fraud
Criminals are experts at impersonating people, organisations and the police. They spend hours researching you for their scams, hoping you’ll let your guard down for just a moment. Stop and think. It could protect you and your money.
STOP
Take a moment to stop and think before parting with your money or information. It could keep you safe.
CHALLENGE
Ask yourself, could it be fake? It’s ok to reject, refuse or ignore any requests. Only criminals will try to rush or panic you.
PROTECT
Contact your bank immediately if you think you’ve been scammed and report it to Action Fraud at actionfraud.police.uk or on 0300 123 2040.