Fraud can happen to anyone; so it’s important to know how you can protect yourself and your money. Read about what we do to help prevent fraud and get advice on what you can do to stay safe online.

Scams targeting younger people

Fraudsters often specifically target young people. Sarah, one of Starling’s financial crime specialists, takes a look at their tactics and how to stay safe.

2nd September 2022

A safeword to help protect against ‘family’ WhatsApp scams

A safeword can be used between family members, when messaging. It helps make sure you know who you’re really talking to.

10th August 2022

Planning a holiday? Watch out for these scams

Our financial crime specialist, Sarah Lenette, offers advice on how to protect yourself from holiday scams.

10th June 2022

How criminals use remote access software to steal your money

Fraudsters may try to download applications or software onto your computer, or phone, to control your device. Here’s what you can do to help protect yourself.

6th April 2022

HMRC phone, email and text scams

Advice on how to spot and report HMRC phone calls, email and text scams.

9th February 2022

Protecting your business from fraud

In 2018 invoice fraud was estimated as close to £100m a year, with an average loss per case of over £28,000. Starling’s financial crime specialist Laurie Hood explains how you can help protect your business from fraud.

26th January 2022

Money mules: What you should know

Ever heard of Money Muling? Starling’s financial crimes specialist Laurie Hood looks into what it is and what you can do to protect yourself.

19th January 2022

Romance fraud: How to protect yourself

Criminals can pretend to be someone they’re not, tricking individuals into believing they’ve found their ideal partner. Find out more about romance fraud.

7th December 2021

Staying safe from online shopping scams

If you stumble upon a great deal online, it’s often hard to resist. But, it’s important to remain vigilant, to protect yourself and those you care about.

2nd December 2021