About
Led by UK Finance, in collaboration with Cifas, Don’t Be Fooled aims to inform people about the risks of giving out their bank details, and deter them from becoming money mules.
UK Finance is the collective voice for the banking and finance industry.
Representing 300 firms, we’re a centre of trust, expertise and collaboration at the heart of financial services. Championing a thriving sector and building a better society.
We work for and on behalf of our members to promote a safe, transparent and innovative banking and finance industry. We offer research, policy expertise, thought leadership and advocacy in support of our work. We provide a single voice for a diverse and competitive industry. Our operational activity enhances members’ own services in situations where collective industry action adds value.
Cifas is the UK’s leading not-for-profit fraud prevention service with nearly 800 members from across key economic sectors including banking, retail, insurance, and telecoms.
Cifas protects businesses and individuals from fraud through the sharing of data and intelligence sharing between the private, public and third sectors.
In addition to providing products and services which help businesses prevent more than £2.1bn in fraud losses each year, Cifas delivers specialist training through its Cifas Fraud and Cyber Academy and Digital Learning programme.
For media enquiries only please contact the UK Finance press office on 020 7416 6750 or press@ukfinance.org.uk.
For media enquiries only please contact the Cifas press office on 07535 537 229 or press@cifas.org.uk If you have been declined credit, had your bank account closed and believe you may have acted as a money mule, speak to your bank and visit the Cifas website for more information on what to do next.
If you think you may have been a victim of fraud please contact your bank or card issuer as soon as possible using the number advertised on their website.
UK Finance provides general information and advice on the prevention of payment fraud. We do not provide any investigation or law enforcement related services.