How do I report crypto fraud to the police in the UK?
Lost money to a crypto investment scam. Where do I report it in the UK?
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Report to Action Fraud at actionfraud.police.uk or 0300 123 2040. Include every wallet address, transaction hash, platform name, communication channel, and loss amount. You'll receive an NFRC reference number — keep it; you'll need it for exchanges and any civil action.
Action Fraud forwards cases to the NFIB (National Fraud Intelligence Bureau), which decides whether to refer to a regional police force. Most individual cases don't get investigated due to volume, but the reference number is essential paperwork. Separately, if your loss is over £100k or there's an identifiable suspect in the UK, you can approach your regional police's economic crime unit directly with a written summary.