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As part of an initiative between the government and independent charity Crimestoppers, the public can now call a new COVID Fraud Hotline (0800 587 5030) anonymously and free of charge to report suspected fraudulent activity
More than 150 COVID support programs have been put in place by the government to help those in financial difficulty, but a minority of people have abused these programs by demanding help illegally
Many people work hard to pay their taxes It is therefore a grave injustice that fraudsters shamefully take advantage of measures put in place to help people during the lockdown
We cannot let criminals take advantage of the COVID crisis because every book stolen by fraudsters could be invested in our vital public services.This is why we urge the public to report any information to the Crimestoppers COVID Fraud hotline Hotline
It is essential that anyone with information or knowledge of someone who has fraudulently claimed government grants or loans communicates with our charity completely anonymously and tell us what you know
The COVID Fraud Hotline is open 24/7, 365 days a year on 0800 587 5030 or fill out the simple and secure anonymous form on Covidfraudhotlineorg You will do whatever it takes to ensure that the public treasury is protected against fraudsters
Although fraud is a hidden crime and can take a long time to be discovered, the public can still look for telltale signs.These can include unusual purchasing activity on the part of businesses and individuals, as well as than cold calls from those who falsely claim to be in government, offering money for projects
The government has partnered with independent charity Crimestoppers to provide an anonymous helpline to collect information to ensure it carefully protects public resources paid by the taxpayer for services vital like hospitals and schools
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News from the world – GB – New hotline launched to report COVID fraudsters
Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-hotline-launched-to-report-covid-fraudsters
