Thursday, 3 November 2022

‘A hacker contacted Barclays and gained access to my account’

It’s always good to regularly check your bank account activity. We heard from someone who noticed changes to their bank account details that set alarm bells ringing. Somehow the fraudsters contacted their bank, passed the security checks, changed their address and requested replacement debit cards.

It’s always worrying that a scammer can get that far. Find out what happened and read our expert advice with the steps to take should you ever find yourself in this situation.

Suspicious account activity

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