Lib Dem launches anti-fraud initiative

EDINBURGH West Liberal Democrat MP Mike Crockart wants to make it easier for people to report fraud.

He says the current system is "complicated and unmanageable" with multiple bodies to which fraud may be reported and victims often being passed between agencies.

Now he has tabled a motion in the House of Commons aimed at simplifying procedures. He said: "I want to make sure that we do everything we can to take on the fraudsters who are stealing from honest people.

"Right now there are too many different bodies to which people can report fraud and it can be difficult to know which of these to approach in different circumstances."