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   What should you expect from a bank scam?

   • We explain what to expect to give you the confidence to hang up. One of the most common scams is when a fraudster calls to pretend to be your bank, a company you trust or the police. If they use your personal and banking details to identify themselves, you may believe it’s genuine.

   Scam calls | Protecting yourself from fraud | Bank of Scotland

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   What should I do if my bank has a scam?

   • Tell the police immediately by calling 101. Contact your bank immediately so they can protect your account. After you’ve told your bank about the scam, keep an eye on your bank statements and look out for any unusual transactions. Also check your credit score to see if there are applications for credit you don’t recognise.

   What to do if you've been scammed - Citizens Advice

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   What are the most common banking scams?

   • One of the most common scams is when a fraudster calls to pretend to be your bank, a company you trust or the police. If they use your personal and banking details to identify themselves, you may believe it’s genuine. Often before they've called you, fraudsters may have targeted you with a scam email or text to get your details.

   Scam calls | Protecting yourself from fraud | Bank of Scotland

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   How do scammers get my bank details?

   • Scammers can get your bank details in a variety of ways. One of the most common is via 'vishing' phone scams, which typically involve fraudsters deceiving victims into believing they are speaking to a member of their bank's staff.

   I think I may have given a fraudster my bank details - Which?

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   How do I protect myself from a scam call?

   • We explain how to protect yourself from a scam call. To win your trust on a scam call, fraudsters will first need to steal your personal and banking details. Often this happens through a scam email or text. Once they have your details, they can call to pretend to be your bank, the police or a well-known company.

   Scam calls | Protecting yourself from fraud | Lloyds Bank

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   What should I do if a call is a scam?

   • Be safe and hang up on calls like this. If you need to check, call a number you trust, never one you’re given over the phone. Just because a caller knows your personal and banking details doesn’t mean they’re genuine. Your details can be stolen or you may have given them away by mistake after receiving an email or text that was a scam.

   Scam calls | Protecting yourself from fraud | Bank of Scotland

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2. www.which.co.uk › consumer-rights › adviceI think I may have given a fraudster my bank details - Which?

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   If you've given a fraudster your bank details, contact your bank immediately using the number on the back of your card or from its official website and explain what's happened. Give your bank as much detail as possible, including the account number and sort code you sent the money to.

3. www.moneyhelper.org.uk › en › blogHow to spot and avoid bank scams - MoneyHelper

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   Jan 25, 2024 · There are two things you need to do if you’ve been targeted by a bank scam, or worse fallen victim to one. First, contact your bank. Even if you’ve spotted it’s a scam you should let them know because this gives them the chance to inform other customers to be on the lookout.

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   To win your trust on a scam call, fraudsters will first need to steal your personal and banking details. Often this happens through a scam email or text. Once they have your details, they can call to pretend to be your bank, the police or a well-known company.

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   One of the most common scams is when a fraudster calls to pretend to be your bank, a company you trust or the police. If they use your personal and banking details to identify themselves, you may believe it’s genuine.

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   Aug 14, 2023 · Vishing, or 'voice phishing', is when fraudsters call you pretending to be from your bank, HMRC, the FCA or other organisations. These scams often use scare tactics to get you to act quickly. The fraudsters may claim your bank account is at risk, or that you owe money that must be paid immediately.

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   Contact your bank immediately so they can protect your account. After you’ve told your bank about the scam, keep an eye on your bank statements and look out for any unusual transactions. Also check your credit score to see if there are applications for credit you don’t recognise.

9. www.santander.co.uk › spotting-fraud-or-scamsSpotting fraud and scams - Santander UK

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   If you’re worried or think you've responded to a scam email or text or given your details out to the wrong people, you should contact us first on 0330 9 123 123 or 0800 313 4321 (freephone). Also report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040