Action Fraud

Action Fraud

@actionfrauduk

We are the UK's national fraud & cyber reporting centre where you can report, get advice and information. Our advisors reply Mon-Fri 9-6pm with their initials

https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/ Joined 2010-08-03 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

72,087

Followers

1,325

Following

27,013

Tweets

19.3

Avg Engagement

723

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @actionfrauduk's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2010-08-03
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Not specified

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,249
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:7.5
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:11.8
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,249 tweets

The account maintains consistent engagement with its followers, indicating a reliable and trusted source of information. The high retweet rate suggests that the content is widely shared and relevant.

7.5

Avg Likes/Tweet

11.8

Avg Retweets/Tweet

24,214

Total Likes

38,336

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

0

Median Retweets

32

75th Percentile

592

Top Tweet

0.27

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Long Tail

Engagement Pattern

Mix of hits and regular posts

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Conversationalist

Highly engaged in discussions

29.9%

Original

63.8%

Replies

6.1%

Retweets

0.2%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.5%

With Media

82.5%

With Links

22.1%

With #Tags

80.3%

With @Mentions

12.9%

With Emojis

214

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

2.13

Reply/Original Ratio

0.04

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

98.3%

Weekday Posts

1.7%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#cyberprotect (194) #fraudfreexmas (71) #12frauds (57) #holidayfraud (51) #romancefraud (49) #courierfraud (42) #ticketfraud (36) #phishyfridays (27) #turnon2sv (21) #investmentfraud (18)

Most Mentioned

@phishing (256) @ncsc (71) @cyberprotectuk (60) @metpoliceuk (57) @hmrcgovuk (50) @thefca (39) @martinslewis (38) @takefive (35) @nca_uk (34) @uksfo (31)

Want This Report as PDF?

We're building PDF export for these analytics reports. Register your interest to get early access.

Register Interest

Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,249 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 971 (30%)
Replies 2,073 (64%)
Retweets 198 (6%)
Quote Tweets 7 (0%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.

The 198 retweets (6% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,249 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

The primary audience is UK residents interested in fraud prevention and cybersecurity. The content is tailored to inform and warn about various scam tactics and schemes.

Average

Audience Quality

22.9%

Suspicion Index

26.1%

Low-Quality %

60

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

37.5%

Empty Bio

22.5%

<10 Tweets

17.2%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

44.1%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

81.0%

No URL

14.8%

<3 Tweets

Free Mode Analysis: These quality metrics use heuristic signals (empty bios, low tweets, suspicious ratios). For ML-powered bot detection with 95%+ accuracy, use our dedicated tool.

Try Bot Detector

Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

21,792,583

Total Potential Reach

60

Median Follower Reach

266

75th Percentile Reach

9.4%

>1K followers

1.1%

>10K followers

0.2%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

58.1%

Creators

5,815 accounts

19.4%

Consumers

1,937 accounts

22.5%

Dormant

2,248 accounts

127

Verified Followers

1.27% of total

9.2%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.12

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

London, England (347) United Kingdom (306) England, United Kingdom (189) London (164) UK (114) Manchester, England (57) England (35) Scotland, United Kingdom (32) London, UK (32) Nigeria (30)

127

Verified Followers

1.27% of total

1,282

Protected Accounts

12.82% of total

6 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,093,853 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@hosseinbastani 313,042 Journalist Politics, Journalism, Iran
@BillionMagazine 246,876 Luxury Sales Jets, Yachts, Supercars
@BrumPolice 185,689 Law Enforcement Emergency, Contact, Chat
@OxfordDiplomat 178,188 Diplomat Cyber, Gender, Diplomacy
@JacquiOatley 165,306 Sports Broadcaster Sports, Football, Journalism
@MyNottingham 122,876 Government Nottingham, City Council, Customer Service
@Depheruk 120,928 - -
@drruchibhatt 96,997 Healthcare Technology Health Technology, WomenInTech, Data Science
@andy_fitze 91,067 AI Advisor AI, Digital Transformation, Speaker

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (331) views (279) life (224) security (211) world (153) cyber (152) lover (140) account (139) music (135) uk (133)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#cybersecurity (25) #ai (16) #crypto (14) #bitcoin (13) #fbpe (12) #fraud (11) #nhs (11) #mufc (11) #ynwa (11) #gtto (10)

6,251

Followers With Bio

3,749

Followers Without Bio

62.51%

% With Bio

37.49%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

Buy Follower Data

Export full follower list with profile details, bios, locations, and follower counts as CSV.

Buy Followers - from $15

Buy Tweet Data

Export tweets with engagement metrics, timestamps, media, and reply/retweet details as CSV.

Buy Tweets - from $15

Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,249 analyzed

2,243

Combined Engagement

474

Total Likes

1,769

Total Retweets

449

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

60%

With Hashtags

40%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Fraud Awareness Cybersecurity Scam Prevention Public Education Real-Time Updates Seasonal Fraud Alerts
Action Fraud
@actionfrauduk

🚨SCAM WARNING🚨 We've received 139 reports about scam text messages relating to the Energy Bills Support Scheme. ✅You DO NOT need to apply for the scheme, or provide any bank details. ✅Forward suspicious texts to 7726 (it's free). #CyberProtect https://t.co/yKgLTFeIxg

2022-09-30
Retweets: 378 Likes: 214 Engagement: 592
Action Fraud
@actionfrauduk

RT @cabinetofficeuk: There's been a lot of discussion and claims about our test of the Emergency Alerts 🚨📱system on Sunday at 3pm. Here's some important information you need to know 👇 https://t.co/AXeGHanVG5

2023-04-21
Retweets: 468 Likes: 0 Engagement: 468
Action Fraud
@actionfrauduk

RT @NHSuk: ⚠️ Beware of fake NHS emails asking you to order 'an Omicron PCR test'. We never ask for bank details, so please be aware of suspicious emails or text messages. Find out more about scam emails, texts and phone calls from @NCSC ⬇️ https://t.co/DV13iO0Hyi

2021-11-30
Retweets: 422 Likes: 0 Engagement: 422
Action Fraud
@actionfrauduk

⚠️Watch out for fake text messages claiming to be from the NHS. Since Jan 1st, 412 victims have reported losses totalling more than £531,000. ❌The NHS will NEVER ask for payment or any financial details. Get more information here: https://t.co/Gjgvuh3FhQ #CovidFrauds https://t

2022-03-02
Retweets: 255 Likes: 153 Engagement: 408
Action Fraud
@actionfrauduk

🚨SCAM WARNING - please share🚨 We've received 335 reports about scam text messages relating to the Energy Bills Support Scheme. ✅You DO NOT need to apply for the scheme, or provide any bank details. ✅Forward suspicious texts to 7726 (it's free). #CyberProtect https://t.co/3Gh

2022-10-12
Retweets: 246 Likes: 107 Engagement: 353

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently highlights specific scams, such as Energy Bills Support Scheme fraud and NHS-related scams, which are critical for public awareness. It uses seasonal themes, like the festive season, to educate followers on different fraud types, making the content more relatable and engaging. The account emphasizes real-time updates and statistics, such as the number of reported scams and financial losses, to build credibility and urgency.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 72,087
  • + High community engagement through conversations
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @actionfrauduk reveals an growing Twitter presence with 72,087 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 19.3 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

Need Programmatic Access?

We're building an API for developers and researchers. Get access to Twitter data programmatically for your applications and analysis.

Register Interest for API Access

About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025