Email scams
Known as Phishing
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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Spotting scams
Helpful hints and tips to protect yourself against scams & fraud
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.
Commons scams and how to avoid them
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.
Telephone scams
Known as Vishing
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
Known as Smishing
When a fraudster sends a text message to try and trick you into giving away your personal and security information.
Identity theft
Identity theft is when a fraudster steals your personal information, usually so they can use it to impersonate you. Some of these details are obviously more sensitive, like the password to online banking, however there are other details that fraudsters might want to find out too.