Working with the police is essential in fighting card fraud, particularly the organised criminals largely to blame for the UK's surge in plastic card fraud.
The Fraud Intelligence Bureau (FIB) based at APACS shares information between the banking industry and police, and has helped destroy several major counterfeiting rings.
Card watch works closely with crime prevention and reduction officers in retailer training initiatives. A retailer training programme, Spot & Stop Card Fraud, has been developed for use by police, banks and retailers.
In this section you will find:
FAQs
A comprehensive list of frequently asked questions that we have been asked by law enforcement officers:
Read all about the work that is going on in the fight against plastic card fraud and the various parties involved in investigating and coordinating initiatives.
Find out all about publications targeted at and developed for law enforcement officers, incuding information on skimming and cash machine crime.
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