Banking fraud is set to spike in the New Year with scammers looking to prey on vulnerable people by using spoof calls or texts to steal their private information.
People are being warned to watch out for bank scams in the New Year, in particular those seeking to cash in on theanalysis of national fraud and cyber-crime statistics found that nearly £80 million will be lost to online fraud and scams over the 12 days of Christmas alone.
‘And while their tactics will no doubt continue to evolve, we think these scams are the main ones to watch out for. Most banks will offer free balance and payment text or email alerts. Where possible, use ATMs located inside bank branches as these are less likely to have been tampered with, the consumer group said.Which? said people should read reviews of apps and developers as these might give a clue as to their legitimacy.A common technique deployed by fraudsters is to imitate legitimate companies, often banks.
Which? said people should never simply trust the caller ID that comes up on a call. Banks will never ask for personal information to be handed over on the phone. If there are concerns about the authenticity of a message, contact your bank or card issuer on a trusted method.Criminal gangs pay for fake or misleading adverts online in a bid to lure unsuspecting victims in, often by offering low prices for high-value items, such as mobile phones or laptops.
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