Bank Impersonation Scams
Calls impersonating your bank's fraud team to trick you into moving money.
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Bank impersonation scams are some of the most convincing fraud calls out there. Someone rings claiming to be from your bank's fraud team, tells you your account has been compromised, and walks you through moving your money to a "safe account". The number on your screen might even match your bank's real number. It's all fake.
Your bank will never ring you and ask you to move money. Full stop. They won't ask for your PIN, your online banking password, or for you to hand over card readers. These scammers are trained to sound professional and to keep you on the phone. Our guides break down exactly how these calls work so you can spot them straight away.
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