Fake emails
Emails pretending to be from legitimate sources, however that are asking you to give away personal or private information.
We will never ask you for your full PIN or password. If you are asked for this, it will be a scam and should be reported to us.
Scammers are always looking for new clever and convincing ways to trick people, so keep up to date with the latest updates and keep your personal and banking details safe.
Emails pretending to be from legitimate sources, however that are asking you to give away personal or private information.
Phone calls from fraudsters that encourage you to give out personal details, such as your debit card number or card reader codes.
When a fraudster sends a text message to try and trick you into giving away your personal and security information.
Identity theft is when a fraudster steals your personal information, usually so they can use it to impersonate you.
The fraudster will send a message from a phone number you don't recognise and begin a conversation with something non-specific, e.g. ‘Hi buddy’ and claim that they've lost their phone. Normally they'll say they need funds urgently, i.e. to pay a bill and ask you to transfer money.
You receive a message stating a driver has tried to deliver your parcel and asking you to click a link to reschedule. You're then asked to enter sensitive info like your date of birth, mobile number and card details. If you submit personal data, scammers could use it to call you up or access your bank account.
These text messages claim to be from NatWest International and will advise you to click the link in the message. The link will then take you to a site where they'll ask you to enter your banking information and steal it.
Criminals impersonating the bank or police is one of the most common scams we see. It can have a devastating impact on victims so it's vital you can spot these before it's too late.
A caller may claim there's an issue with your computer and insist on taking remote control to fix it. This may enable them to have access to your personal information such as your card details and PIN.
Where account details on an invoice are changed, or emails are intercepted, so the money is wrongly paid into the scammer’s account.
This is where you’re convinced by a scammer to pay an upfront fee in order to receive a prize/service, high-value goods or loans which never materialise.
The fraudster will encourage you to move pension funds with the promise of better returns and then the funds are usually stolen.
Criminals encourage you to invest in their schemes, often making promises of great returns, which often don't exist or are worthless.
Emails asking for or blackmailing you for funds. They include: referral schemes, bogus investment and business opportunities.
Criminals can use various methods, such as inserting a device into a cash machine, to steal your bank details or your debit/credit card.
A fraudster will use social media to convince someone that they are trustworthy to obtain money or personal information from them.
A SIM swapping scam is when a scammer will try and transfer your phone number to another device for financial gain.
Criminals advertise fake services online with how to get quick cash for cancelling a direct debit, which can leave you out of pocket.
A doorstep scammer visits your home in the hope of scamming you out of your money or stealing items from your house.
Romance fraud occurs when you think you’ve met the perfect partner online, but it's a criminal using a fake profile to steal your money.