Policy documentation
Scambusters Initiative
Anti-fraud enforcement initiative targeting benefit fraud and scam operations. Rapidly terminated following policy review.
Published 12 October 2025
Applies to: England and Wales
Key Features
- •Anti-fraud enforcement operations
- •Benefit fraud investigation unit
- •Rapid response team formation
- •Cross-departmental fraud prevention
Policy Information
Minister Responsible:
Hugh Abbot
Policy Type:
justice
Status:
axed
Alternative Names:
Scambusters
Documentation
Reference ID: SCAMBUSTERS
Mentions: 1 references
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Classification: OFFICIAL | Document Reference: POL-SCAMBUSTERS-2024