Thursday, 15 June 2023

Scammers target Monzo customers

Monzo customers should beware of fake texts that lead to a copycat website aiming to steal personal information, which can then be used for identity fraud.

The phishing site asks victims to pass a security challenge to prove they're not a robot and then requests personal information such as your email address, password, debit card Pin, and a selfie video. If you provide this information, you'll be giving your details to a scammer.

Have you received a fraudulent text claiming to be from your bank? Discover our expert tips on how to protect yourself from banking scams.

Fake Monzo texts

Source: Which? (9 Jun 2023)

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