Cifas is the UK’s leading fraud prevention service with over 775 members across key sectors

We protect businesses and individuals from fraud through the sharing of data and intelligence and learning

Members Reported2.1 Billion

In 2024 members reported over 2.1 billion in prevented fraud losses.

Risk Recorded2 Minutes

A new fraud risk case is recorded every 2 minutes.

Identified and Shared421,000

In 2024 over 421,000 fraud risk cases were identified and shared.

Sectors17 Sectors

Our membership ranges across the public, private and third sectors.

  • 13 November 2025

    Fraudsters steal millions from UK businesses through remote access bank scam

    UK businesses, charities and other high-value bank account holders are being targeted by fraudsters using software to steal tens of thousands of pounds – with the amount stolen from some individual accounts exceeding £1 million, according to fresh intelligence from the Cyber Defence Alliance (CDA).

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  • 05 November 2025

    £9.4 billion stolen from UK consumers in a year

    Scammers stole an estimated £9.4 billion from UK consumers over the past 12 months, according to the latest State of Scams in the UK report from the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), in partnership with UK-leading fraud prevention service Cifas and Tietoevry Banking.

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  • 03 November 2025

    Cifas and Trend Micro Announce Partnership to Combat Identity Fraud and Online Scams

    JustMe app empowers UK consumers to protect their identities and fight back against online scams and fraud.

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  • 08 October 2025

    A fifth of UK employees admit to ‘moonlighting’ for a competitor

    1 in 5 (19%) of UK professionals have admitted to secretly juggling two competing jobs – known as polygamous working – and nearly a quarter (24%) think it’s ‘justifiable’, according to research published by the UK-leading fraud prevention service, Cifas.

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  • 05 August 2025

    AI fuels surge in identity fraud, as people sell their personal information - Fraudscape six-month report

    The latest Fraudscape report, launched today (5 August), shows more than 217,000 fraud risk cases were recorded to the National Fraud Database (NFD) by Cifas members from January-June 2025 - a record number of filings for the six-month period.

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  • 29 July 2025

    Surge in Android malware targeting banking: 200,000 UK victims likely hit in six-month spike

    Cybercriminals are ramping up attacks on UK consumers, with advanced Android malware campaigns putting over 200,000 potential victims at risk of fraud in just six months.

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  • 20 May 2025

    A fifth admit to retail refund fraud or knowing someone who has, Cifas warns

    New research from leading fraud prevention service Cifas reveals that 19% of UK consumers have either falsely claimed a failed delivery or know someone who has – often to get a refund after using the product. The findings highlight a worrying surge in opportunistic fraud that is hitting retailers hard.

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  • 07 May 2025

    1,055% surge in unauthorised SIM swaps as mobile and telecoms sector hit hard by rising fraud

    Cifas, the UK’s leading fraud prevention service, has today raised the alarm on SIM swap fraud, with cases surging by 1,055% in 2024. The stark warning comes as part of the organisation’s annual Fraudscape report, which paints a grim picture of escalating threats across the mobile and telecoms sectors.

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    • 16 December 2025

      The Insider Threat: A Critical Challenge for Financial Crime Prevention

      Insider threats are no longer rare anomalies. They are now central to the fraud and financial crime landscape, affecting organisations across various sectors and jurisdictions. A recent joint briefing by Cifas and ACAMS, “The Threat from Within: A Growing Concern,” explored how internal actors – whether malicious, negligent or coerced – can, and do, compromise systems, processes and controls.

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    • 24 November 2025

      Fraud Prevention Requires Collaboration: Insights from Cifas Member Forum

      The ThirdEye team connected with financial crime professionals throughout the day, sharing early details of our forthcoming collaboration with Cifas and discussing with attendees how partnerships and shared intelligence strengthen the industry's collective defence against fraud.

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    • 09 October 2025

      What are account farms and why are they important?

      In Resistant AI’s recent webinar, Money Muling 2.0: Inside the Online Account Farm Economy, we unpacked how these underground marketplaces work, why they matter, and what financial institutions can do to stay ahead.

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    • 26 September 2025

      Digital Identity Won’t Stop Fraud — And That’s Okay

      The UK Government’s plan to introduce a new digital identity won’t stop fraud – and perhaps we need to accept that.

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    • 16 July 2025

      Protecting tomorrow’s leaders: Why businesses must act on scam prevention today

      With digital threats growing in scale and sophistication, young adults are increasingly being targeted by scammers who exploit their online habits and financial inexperience. In this guest blog, Gill Thomas, Director of Engagement for Capacity and Resilience at Global Cyber Alliance (GCA), explores why students, apprentices, and early-career professionals are particularly vulnerable – and how businesses can empower the next generation with the tools and knowledge to stay safe.

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    • 11 June 2025

      Unlocking real time 24/7 monitoring to help prevent fraud

      Digital banking has opened new doors for criminals, posing an escalating challenge for financial institutions. The battle to counter ever-changing tactics has become relentless.

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    • 05 June 2025

      Challenging fraud behaviours – a matter of national prosperity

      Year-on-year our fraud behaviours work has demonstrated a growing normalisation of fraud by the UK public and the findings in the latest survey are no exception.

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    • 29 April 2025

      The ‘emotional insider’: How subjective reality shapes security risks

      We all experience stories differently – whether it’s a book adapted for the screen or a simple text message that lands the wrong way. Our emotions, biases, and personal contexts shape the way we interpret the world around us. But what happens when this subjectivity is exploited? In an era of increasing digital communication and emotional isolation, the risks of manipulation and insider threats grow.

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      • Vision

        Vision

        Vision is Cifas advanced customer monitoring solution, designed to transform how organisations detect and respond to fraud risk.

      • Insider Threat Database (ITD)

        Insider Threat Database (ITD)

        The ITD is the only dedicated cross sector platform in the UK to share details of dishonest conduct by individuals who seek to abuse the organisations that they are employed by or want to work for.

      • National Fraud Database (NFD)

        National Fraud Database (NFD)

        The NFD allows members to search and share records of fraudulent conduct with other Cifas Member organisations.

      • APP Victim Check

        APP Victim Check

        APP Victim Check helps organisations prevent APP fraud by identifying customers who have previously been victims.

        • OFIG Meetings

          OFIG Meetings

          OFIGS are collaborative forums hosted by Cifas bringing together members, law enforcement, local authorities and key partners to share intelligence, and identify fraud threats.

        • Threat Assessments & Updates

          Threat Assessments & Updates

          Our Threat Assessments highlight key fraud issues and threats. Our team also provide a monthly round up of the latest fraud threats and trends.

        • Strategic Intelligence Assessment

          Strategic Intelligence Assessment

          Our yearly assessment of the fraud challenges ahead for our members.

        • The Intelligence Service

          The Intelligence Service

          Actionable fraud intelligence, with identifiable personal data. Detect suspicious conduct to prevent more fraud and financial crime risk.

          • Bespoke Training

            Bespoke Training

            Our team of experts can tailor our unique data and intelligence to your specific requirements, designing training packages for your specific learning requirements.

          • Fraud and Cyber Academy

            Fraud and Cyber Academy

            Independently certified and regulated qualifications and specialist courses ensure professionals gain the skills and knowledge to combat fraud and cyber crime in all its forms.

          • Digital Learning Apollo

            Digital Learning Apollo

            Digital learning that drives behavioural change through experiential storytelling and cutting edge media, making every member of your organisation part of your first line of defence.

            Trusted by over 775 members

            • Kensington Mortgages

              Insider Threat Protect Member

              "We focus on high-value transactions at this stage of our company, and a single fraud can have an outsized impact. We decided to engage with Cifas early on, and have received excellent support. I would highly recommend Cifas – the more members join, the better it is for every member. "

            • Kensington Mortgages

              External Threat Protect Member

              "Being an organisation that is regulated by the FCA within the financial services sector, the financial integrity of our employees is a critical risk factor for us. Adding the additional checks to our background screening packages will allow us to make sure our employees represent the highest financial integrity and in turn are able to support our customers accordingly focusing on delivering the best outcomes for them."

            • Dudley Building Society

              Digital Learning Apollo Users

              "Apollo is a real step forward in delivering fraud awareness training to our employees, no more being dragged away from their day job for long, traditionally dull sessions. It really brings the messages to life in a way that is relatable not only to the workplace but also in a way that is meaningful to employees in their personal lives. "

            • Waltham Forest

              Combined Threat Protect Member

              "Being a public sector member of the Cifas National Fraud Database and Internal Fraud Database has given us access to a database of high-grade fraud risk information, allowing us to detect and prevent fraudulent conduct. It has also provided us with fast access to members in finance and insurance which were previously very difficult for us to contact. We consider Cifas to be a cost-effective fraud prevention tool, that we use to run checks on new fraud risk cases received and new permanent and temporary employees."

            • Direct Line Group

              Cifas Member

              "Fraud undermines confidence in the UK’s financial system and if not effectively tackled, the cost is ultimately paid for by the honest majority. Cifas is a key partner for the Direct Line Group, working closely with us to reduce the impact of fraud on our customers and the public, protecting the vulnerable, and victims of this crime."