Fraud alert issued to people with Santander, Natwest, Barclays and other banks
dailyrecord.co.ukWe all try to keep as safe as we can when it comes to our finances, but the fact is that fraud can happen to any of us. And a new study has outlined the top five banks in the UK that customers are most at risk of it happening - with Santander at the top of the list.Google search data was analysed by experts at VPN Overview, who looked for terms such as 'fraud number' and 'fraud helpline'.
This data used to determine which banks in the UK have the highest amount of customers who've been scammed.Liverpool Echo reports that Santander came out on top, with the biggest risk of customers being a victim of fraud.
NatWest and Barclays followed in second and third, respectively, with the Co-Operative bank having the lowest risk of customers falling victim to fraud.A spokesperson from VPN Overview commented on the findings as they said: "Currently, there are an abundance of phishing scams circling looking to steal bank details and other personal information.
These will aim to trick you via texts, emails, and even phone calls."While the study reflects that customers of these particular banks are more likely to be a victim of fraud, it’s crucial for everyone to be wary of these dangerous scams – regardless of whether their bank is listed in the top five."To avoid falling victim to phishing scams, it’s essential to never click on unfamiliar links in emails or texts or to provide personal information on a phone call that you receive.
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