It is imperative the UK Government and policing prioritise resources to tackle fraud. The threat, risk and harm is significant, especially on the most vulnerable who are easy targets for fraudsters. The current system is not fit for purpose with the national reporting system of Action Fraud and the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau being under funded and disjointed from national, regional and local policing bodies. The accountability of the lead police force, City of London Police, needs an overhaul to ensure effective national democratic accountability, which involves Police and Crime Commissioners. Local police forces need to consider how the local infrastructure is supporting the policing response.