One reader got in touch with us after being contacted by fraudsters claiming to be from their bank. In a series of texts, the reader was notified that a £110 Amazon transaction had been declined and that future payments would be blocked unless he confirmed his details.
This is an example of scammers spoofing SMS short names (such as 'Lloyds Bank') to send text messages without revealing the actual sender.
Have you fallen victim to a scam text? Get our expert advice if your bank details or personal data have been compromised.
Source: Which? (26 Apr 2023)