Criminals are sophisticated – they send you dodgy links in messages and emails, or advertise on social media. These links send you to a fake website where a criminal can get your information and bank card details.
It always pays to stop and think before you click on any links.
Remember: Type don’t tap.
- Avoid clicking on links in emails, messages or on social media – you never know where it could take you. The site might be run by a criminal, set up to capture your details.
- Type don’t tap – go old school and type the web address in full and only use trusted sites.
- Protect your one-time passcodes. Treat them as carefully as you would your PIN. Read any messages in full to check what you’re approving.
- Turn on your bank alerts and check your accounts regularly. If you see spending you don’t recognise, contact your bank immediately.
Take Five to Stop Fraud
Criminals are experts at impersonating people, organisations and the police. They spend hours researching you for their scams, hoping you’ll let your guard down for just a moment. Stop and think. It could protect you and your money.
STOP
Take a moment to stop and think before parting with your money or information. It could keep you safe.
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.
PROTECT
Contact your bank immediately if you think you’ve been scammed and report it to Action Fraud at actionfraud.police.uk or on 0300 123 2040.