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  Sneaky Scammers Drain Bank Accounts: A Guide to Protecting Yourself from Phone Phishing Scams in the UK By IT-UK Tech Team Introduction: The Threat of Phone Phishing Scams in the UK Across the UK, criminals are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to steal money from unsuspecting victims through phone phishing scams. These scams often prey on the elderly, vulnerable, and even tech-savvy individuals by impersonating trusted organisations such as banks or government bodies. This booklet provides an overview of how these scams operate, common tactics used, and essential tips to keep your money and personal information safe. Chapter 1: Understanding Phone Phishing Scams What Is Phone Phishing? Phone phishing, also known as "vishing" (voice phishing), is a type of fraud where scammers use phone calls to impersonate legitimate organisations like your bank, HMRC (Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs), or your energy provider. Their goal is to trick you into giving them personal d

🔐 NatWest Customers: How to Spot and Protect Yourself from Phishing Scams Phishing scams targeting NatWest customers are becoming more sophisticated. These emails are designed to trick you into revealing sensitive information or clicking on malicious links. Here's how to protect yourself:

  Five Banking Scams To Watch Out For In 2023 The latest threats to your bank account and how to avoid them The soaring cost of living will continue to provide an opportunity for criminals in 2023, with people more likely to try a ‘get-rich-quick’ scheme, take a punt on a risky investment, or plump for a supposed bargain from an unknown seller.  Don’t risk unwittingly putting your money straight into the hands of a fraudster. Here is the Which? Money rundown of five banking scams to watch out for in the coming year - and how to avoid them.  1.  Money mule requests Never let someone move money through your bank account in return for a fee. Criminal gangs try to recruit ‘money mules’ to launder stolen money using legitimate bank accounts.  They usually target younger people via social media posts, fake job advertisements and targeted emails. However, Lloyds Bank recently reported a sharp increase in the number of money mules aged over 40. UK Finance said there was a significant increase