National Fraud Database (NFD)
The Scale of Fraud in the UK
Last Updated: 19/08/2025Fraud is the most common crime in the United Kingdom. It accounts for almost 40% of all offences in England and Wales, making it a national priority for law enforcement and regulators. The Fraudscape 2025 report shows just how serious and widespread the problem has become. Key Fraud Statistics (2024) The financial cost is staggering: ... <a title="The Scale of Fraud in the UK" class="read-more" href="https://cifasmarker.org.uk/cifas/scale-of-fraud-in-the-uk/" aria-label="More on The Scale of Fraud in the UK">Read more</a>
How Organisations Use National Fraud Database Data
Last Updated: 19/08/2025The National Fraud Database (NFD) is not just a record-keeping system. It is an active tool used daily by banks, lenders, insurers, telecom providers, and public sector bodies to assess applications and manage risk. Whenever you apply for a financial product or service, the organisation may run a search of the NFD. If a CIFAS ... <a title="How Organisations Use National Fraud Database Data" class="read-more" href="https://cifasmarker.org.uk/cifas/how-organisations-use-nfd-data/" aria-label="More on How Organisations Use National Fraud Database Data">Read more</a>
How Cases Are Recorded in the National Fraud Database
Last Updated: 19/08/2025Every CIFAS marker in the National Fraud Database (NFD) begins with a member organisation investigating activity it believes may be linked to fraud. If the organisation decides that the case meets the criteria, it can file it into the database. However, this process is subject to strict controls. CIFAS members cannot file cases on the ... <a title="How Cases Are Recorded in the National Fraud Database" class="read-more" href="https://cifasmarker.org.uk/cifas/how-cases-are-recorded-in-nfd/" aria-label="More on How Cases Are Recorded in the National Fraud Database">Read more</a>
CIFAS Principles Explained
Last Updated: 19/08/2025The National Fraud Database (NFD) is the UK’s largest repository of fraud risk information. It operates under strict rules known as the CIFAS Principles, which are set out in the National Fraud Database Handbook. These Principles ensure that data is shared lawfully, fairly, and proportionately, in line with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection ... <a title="CIFAS Principles Explained" class="read-more" href="https://cifasmarker.org.uk/cifas/cifas-principles/" aria-label="More on CIFAS Principles Explained">Read more</a>
Who Are the Members of the CIFAS National Fraud Database NFD?
Last Updated: 19/08/2025The CIFAS National Fraud Database (NFD) is the largest fraud risk database in the United Kingdom. It is managed by CIFAS and used by hundreds of member organisations to share information about confirmed or suspected fraud. When a CIFAS marker is filed, it becomes visible to every organisation that is a member of the NFD. ... <a title="Who Are the Members of the CIFAS National Fraud Database NFD?" class="read-more" href="https://cifasmarker.org.uk/cifas/cifas-national-fraud-database-members/" aria-label="More on Who Are the Members of the CIFAS National Fraud Database NFD?">Read more</a>
What is the CIFAS National Fraud Database?
Last Updated: 19/08/2025The CIFAS National Fraud Database (NFD) is the UK’s largest fraud risk data sharing system. It is managed by CIFAS, the country’s leading fraud prevention service. The NFD allows banks, lenders, insurers, telecom providers, and other members to share information about confirmed or suspected fraud cases. When a member organisation believes that fraudulent conduct has ... <a title="What is the CIFAS National Fraud Database?" class="read-more" href="https://cifasmarker.org.uk/cifas/cifas-national-fraud-database/" aria-label="More on What is the CIFAS National Fraud Database?">Read more</a>