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🚨 The “Hang Up and Call Your Bank” Scam |
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Many people now know that the safest way to contact their bank is by calling 159 👉 Unfortunately, scammers are adapting — and using this advice against you
⚠️ Here’s how the “Hang Up and Call Your Bank” scam works A criminal calls you pretending to be your bank and says things like: “Money is being taken from your account right now — we need your password to stop it” You refuse (which is the correct action) and then they say: “That’s right — never share your password. Please hang up and call your bank immediately” 👉 This sounds genuine — but it is part of the scam
🧠 What’s really happening The scammer is using social engineering to gain your trust and control what you do next. They know:
⚠️ Here’s the trick Even after you “hang up”: 👉 So although you think you’ve called your bank — you haven’t
✅ How to stay safe ✔️ Safest option (e.g. mobile instead of landline, or vice versa)
✔️ If you only have one phone 👉 This confirms the line is properly cleared
🚨 Warning signs Be suspicious if the caller: 👉 Your bank will NEVER do these things
🟢 Key message “HANG UP PROPERLY – THEN CALL SAFELY”
✅ Remember
✅If you are the victim of Fraud or Cybercrime 🌐 Report online here: UK's Home for Reporting Cyber Crime & Fraud - Report Fraud 📞 Or call: 0300 123 2040
✅ Final advice Scammers rely on panic and urgency. 👉 Take your time remain calm and stay in control
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