Email scams
Where you get emails pretending to be from legitimate sources, however they’re asking you to give away personal or private information.
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Fraud & Security
Helping you stay safe and secure online
Telephone scams
Phone calls from fraudsters which encourage you to give out your personal details, such as your debit card number or card reader codes.
Text message scams
When a fraudster sends a text message to try and trick you into giving away your personal and security information
More about common scams and how to avoid them
Stay one step ahead of the fraudsters with our helpful hints and tips on how to protect yourself from scams that you should be aware of.
Don't recognise a transaction?
Checked your account and seen a payment go out that you don't recognise? Before reporting it as fraud, there's a few things you can do which may help.
One Time Passcode
We help protect your card against unauthorised use when you shop online by requesting a One Time Passcode on certain transactions.
Mobile banking security
As mobile usage grows, enhanced mobile security is essential. We help by doing everything we can to keep our mobile app safe.
Secure Banking Promise
Whether you’re banking online or using our Mobile Banking app, rest assured you're protected by our Secure Banking Promise.
Free anti-virus software from Malwarebytes
We've formed a partnership with Malwarebytes to offer a free license for Malwarebytes Premium, a cybersecurity detection and protection app for home or business devices.
More about free anti-virus software
Available to Isle of Man Bank Personal, Premier and Business customers registered for online banking.
Confirmation of Payee
Confirmation of Payee is an account name checking service that reviews the name of the account holder you intend to pay against the details held by the payee’s bank, giving you greater confidence you’re paying the right person.
Further support
Become a Friend Against Scams
Friends Against Scams aims to raise awareness of fraud and scams, encourage people to take part in short online training sessions and make a commitment to spread the fraud protection message to family and friends.
Take Five to stop fraud
Take Five is a national campaign that offers straight-forward and impartial advice to help everyone protect themselves from preventable financial fraud. This includes email deception and phone-based scams as well as online fraud.