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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.

Call 159 if you suspect a scam

If you’re contacted by someone claiming to be from your bank, stop, hang up and dial 159: the hotline designed to fight fraud. It’s the number you can trust to get you through to your bank safely and securely.

9th April 2024

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 March 2024

Staying safe from online shopping scams

Fraudsters advertise non-existent goods or services on social media, online marketplaces or on fake websites to steal your money. It’s very important to know how to identify these scams.

21st November 2023

What is an investment scam?

We take a look at how to protect yourself from investment scams and stay safe. If something sounds too good to be true, it’s probably a scam.

19th October 2023

How to protect yourself from APP fraud

APP (Authorised Push Payment) fraud is a type of scam where a criminal tricks someone into willingly making a bank transfer to them. Learn how to protect yourself.

19th October 2023

Helping older people stay safe online

Criminals often exploit a lack of knowledge around technology to target older people with certain scams, although any age group can be vulnerable to this. Here are some ways to help stay safe.

30th August 2023

Card payment scams: How to help stay safe

Our Fraud Team takes a look at how to help protect yourself from card payment fraud.

7th July 2023

Holiday car hire hacks to help you avoid trouble

Hiring a car for your holidays? Here are a few ways to help avoid trouble down the line.

28th June 2023

Protect yourself from fraud - Take Five week 2023

Take Five is a national anti-fraud campaign offering practical tips on how to stay safe. Here, we take a look at some scams to watch out for.

17th April 2023

Fake text messages and calls: How to stay safe

Practical advice on how to stay safe from fake texts and phone calls.

13th April 2023

Helping young people stay safe online

To help young people stay safe online, we asked The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to tell us about the resources they’ve developed.

9th March 2023

How to protect your phone with a SIM lock

Most people know to protect their phone with a PIN code. But you can also protect your phone’s SIM card. Here, we explain how.

22nd February 2023