Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 3
3
Deferred
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Fraud's growing complexity poorly fits current Minister for Security's portfolio.
Conclusion
Fraud is a growing issue and one which does not sit naturally with the other elements of the Minister for Security and Borders extensive portfolio.
Government Response Summary
The government described Action Fraud's 2022 campaign activities and stated it would set out further details of its approach in an upcoming fraud strategy, rather than addressing the ministerial portfolio.
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20
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
Action Fraud have developed a calendar of campaign activity, underpinned by data and insight, to encourage reporting to the service, increase public confidence and impact behaviour. So far in 2022, Action Fraud and Cyber Protect have delivered a total of 7 national campaigns and have collaborated on or helped to amplify national campaign activity from a host of partners, including the National Economic Crime Centre (NECC), National Crime Agency (NCA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). More broadly, the Government recognises the importance of empowering the public through high quality communications, such that the public can better protect themselves against the threat from fraud. We will set out further details of the approach in the upcoming fraud strategy. 4 Fraud and the Justice system: Government Response Action Fraud 1.2