Action Against Business Crime (AABC) "The national organisation for business crime reduction partnerships [BCRPs] and… a partnership between the British Retail Consortium and the Home Office to expand the work and impact of BCRPs. It will provide a national focus for efforts of business crime partnerships working to reduce crime against business across the country"

APACS - the UK payments association "A trade association for institutions delivering payments services to end customers. It provides the forum to address co-operative aspects of payments and their development. It is also the main industry voice on issues such as plastic cards, card fraud, cheques, electronic payments and cash"

Association of British Travel Agents "The UK's Premier Trade Association for Tour Operators and Travel Agents. ABTA's 1052 tour operators and 6310 travel agency offices are responsible for the sale of some 85% of UK-sold holidays"

Association of Convenience Stores "The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) comprises both retailer and supplier members. ACS welcomes into retailer membership all companies that have the convenience sector as the major strategic focus of their business. The core purpose of the Association is to lobby and champion the convenience store channel through strong leadership and good communication"

Bank Safe Online "The UK banking industry’s initiative to help online banking customers stay safe online. This site is run by APACS on behalf of its member banks."

British Bankers' Association "The BBA is one of the leading associations for the UK banking and financial services sector, speaking for 223 banking members from 60 countries on the full range of UK or international banking issues and engaging with 37 associated professional firms."

British Beer and Pub Association "The leading organisation representing the brewing and pub sector… members account for 98% of beer brewed in the UK and own more than half of Britain’s 60,000 pubs"

British Cheque Cashers Association "The trade association of the cheque cashing industry in the UK, representing some 400 companies, who offer cheque cashing services through more than 1500 outlets. It provides representation for its members to departments of Government and regulatory bodies in both Whitehall and Brussels"

British Oil Security Syndicate "The aim of BOSS is to reduce the amount of crime taking place on Britain’s petrol forecourts… member oil companies – BP, Esso, Shell, Texaco and Total are among the world’s largest petrol retailers. Other members of BOSS are… APACS, Banknote Watch, Crimestoppers, Raid-control and the Petrol Retailers Associations (PRA)"

British Retail Consortium "The lead trade association representing the whole range of retailers, from the large multiples and department stores through to independents, selling a wide selection of products through centre of town, out of town, rural and virtual stores"

British Shops and Stores Association "A non-food trade association that predominantly supports the SME sector by providing a raft of professional and business services to its members and representing its members’ interests to government"

Builders Merchants Federation "The Builders Merchants Federation is the… Trade Federation for UK Builders, Plumbers, Heating and Timber Merchants. Our Merchant Members have combined annual sales of around £2.3 billion. We represent over 1,000 outlets owned by 270 companies, as well as over 200 product manufacturers who are Supplier Members"

Business Crime Check "An Umbrella Body service for organisations in England and Wales who are not registered with the Criminal Records Bureau. We are able to provide a criminal record checking service for employers, charities & voluntary groups"

Chip and PIN Programme in the UK "The official UK chip and PIN website"

Choosing and Using "This simple guide has been put together to help you understand how credit cards work, the factors that you should consider when making your choice and the best ways to use your card. The site has been created by APACS, the UK payments association. We represent all of the major UK credit card issuers and we've used our industry knowledge to make sure you get the best information on how cards work."

CIFAS - The UK's Fraud Prevention Service "A system for preventing fraud. It allows member organisations to exchange details of applications for products or services, which are believed to be fraudulent, because the information provided by the applicant fails verification checks. Members can also exchange information about accounts, which are being fraudulently misused or insurance claims that are being made fraudulently"

Citizens Advice Bureau "The main public information service of Citizens Advice, providing people with round-the-clock access to CAB information on their rights - including benefits, housing and employment, and on debt, consumer and legal issues"

Consumer Gateway (e-shopping) "A telephone and online consumer advice service, supported by the Department of Trade and Industry… provide clear, practical, impartial advice to help you sort out problems and disagreements you may be having with suppliers of goods or services"

Crime Concern "An independent, not-for-profit organisation and registered charity… in the business of reducing crime and… working to create safer communities in England and Wales since 1988"

Crimestoppers "An independent UK-wide charity working to stop crime. Crimestoppers works for you, your family and your community"

Dedicated Cheque and Plastic Crime Unit (DCPCU) "Launched… to tackle those criminals working in organised networks to commit cheque and payment card fraud"

Federation of Communication Services "The Trade Association and the representative body for the mobile and telecommunication services industry in the British Isles"

Federation of Small Businesses "The largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has over 185,000 members across 33 regions and 230 branches"

Forum of Private Business "Lobbies on behalf of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to create a better political and economic environment for business… a non-profit-seeking, membership-based organisation… representing around 25,000 businesses"

Fraud Advisory Panel "The Panel's role is to alert the nation to the immense social and economic damage caused by fraud and help both public and private sectors to fight back. It is dedicated to a holistic approach and the long view."

Fraud Reduction (Association of Chief Police Officers) "Deals primarily with commercial fraud in a policing context. The information contained in these pages is intended to provide advice for individuals and businesses on how to recognise fraud, how to avoid it through preventative measures, and how to respond to suspected frauds"

Home Office Crime Reduction website "Providing information and resources for people working to reduce crime in their local area"

Home Office Identity Theft Prevention Website "A collaboration between UK financial bodies, government and the police to combat the threat of identity theft. This site can help you protect yourself, advises what to do if it happens to you and suggests where to get further help"

Identity Fraud Prevention Training "Identity Fraud Prevention Corporate Training Solution"

Local Business Link "Business Link is an easy to use business support, advice and information service managed by the DTI. Local presence across England, managed by business people for business people, means we are uniquely placed to identify business support services from across the government, voluntary and private sectors."

MasterCard UK - SecureCode MasterCard is an international card scheme. For details of their internet-based secure payments solution, MasterCard SecureCode, please follow links from the home page. There is information on the site for both retailers and cardholders.

National Police "This site provides links to Official Police Forces - both regional and non-regional - and related organisations. Members of the public can read about current Police Appeals and take advantage of Non-Emergency Minor Crime Notification. In addition, this site covers the latest Police Service news, and provides direct links to online police recruitment."

Neighbourhood Watch "The best known and the most effective example of the community and police working in partnership to prevent crime, build safer communities and improve quality of life. In the UK today there are over 155,000 Neighbourhood Watch schemes in operation and over 10 million people directly benefiting from Neighbourhood Watch initiatives”"

Northampton Crime Retail Initiative "An association of retailers which was formed in July 2001 to help tackle the many problems created by retail related crime in the Northampton Town Centre"

Radio, Electrical & Television Retailers Association "Representing trusted electrical retailers and service providers giving consumers individual, high quality service"

Retail Motor Industry Federation "The voice of thousands of retail motor businesses - large, medium and small - operating in the automotive industry. Recognised as the leading motor trade organisation, the RMI represents your views by strong lobbying of Parliament, government bodies, manufacturers, oil companies and suppliers"

Retailers and Cards The Retailers and Cards website provides general help and guidance for both new and existing merchants (a retailer or shop) on accepting cards for their businesses. The site has been designed by APACS, the UK trade association for payments and for those institutions that deliver payment services to customers.

Shop Safe Online Shopsafeonline is designed to provide you, whether you’re a consumer or an online retailer, with information on MasterCard SecureCode & Verified by Visa: secure services that make shopping online safer. These services have been developed by Visa and MasterCard to provide extra protection, making the online shopping experience better for everyone - consumers and retailers alike.

Telecommunications UK Fraud Forum "A forum for the exchange of information and the promotion of a united effort against telecommunications fraud"

Visa UK - Verified by Visa Visa is an international card scheme. For details of their internet-based secure payments solution, Verified by Visa, please follow links from the home page. There is information on the site for both retailers and cardholders.

West Midlands Retailers Against Crime "Designed to protect staff and property from persons that would wish to act in a criminal manner towards them."