Master The Art of Impoliteness
Fraudsters can use our instinct to be polite to scam us of our money and information. So, when someone is asking for your money or personal information, being “rude” might be the safest thing you can do.
Take Five to Stop Fraud
We're here to help you protect yourself from fraud – providing advice on the steps you can take to Stop, Challenge and Protect when faced with requests for your money or information.
Scam warning: Criminals may try to impersonate Take Five. Take Five does not endorse any products or services. We will never text or call you and ask you to share your information or transfer money.
Stop
Take a moment to stop and think before parting with your money or information. It could keep you safe.
Scam warning: Criminals may try to impersonate Take Five. Take Five does not endorse any products or services. We will never text or call you and ask you to share your information or transfer money.
Challenge
Ask yourself, could it be fake? It's ok to reject, refuse or ignore any requests. Only criminals will try to rush or panic you.
Scam warning: Criminals may try to impersonate Take Five. Take Five does not endorse any products or services. We will never text or call you and ask you to share your information or transfer money.
Protect
Contact your bank immediately if you think you’ve been scammed and tell the Police at reportfraud.police.uk or on 0300 123 2040.
Scam warning: Criminals may try to impersonate Take Five. Take Five does not endorse any products or services. We will never text or call you and ask you to share your information or transfer money.
Types of scams
Criminals use a wide range of methods to try to steal your personal information or money. Find out more about common types of scams and how you can protect yourself.
Are you scam-savvy?
Criminals are turning to more sophisticated ways to take your money, whether through online offers, emails or telephone calls. Can you outsmart them? Put your ability to spot a scam to the test with our quick quiz.
