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Important Car Crime Contacts

We give you the most important car crime contacts

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Auto Trader Vehicle Check offers a comprehensive car data check which will highlight if the car you are about to buy is subject to outstanding finance, if it has been reported stolen or written off and gives you an indication as to the real mileage.

The National Vehicle Security Helpline on 0870 550 2006 or your local Crime Prevention Officer can offer general security advice.

A free copy of the Car Buyer's Guide, published by the Home Office is available from your local Crime Prevention officer.

If you have any information on any crime, call Crimestoppers free on 0800 555 111.

Important links:

Trading Standards - tradingstandards.gov.uk
Metropolitan Police Fraud Alert - met.police.uk/fraudalert
Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform - berr.gov.uk
Criminal information bureau - criminal-information-agency.com
Report an unscrupulous dealer - enquiries@autotrader.co.uk
Report a scammer - fraud.alert@met.police.uk

Please do not email the Metropolitan Police unless you have details of the fraudsters bank details, address or telephone numbers. Also bear in mind that the Metropolitan Police covers the Greater London area. For help across the rest of the UK, please contact your local force.