Thursday, 2 October 2025

How to spot a bank scam call

Don't be fooled into thinking it's easy to spot a bank impersonation scam. We spoke to a Santander customer who almost fell for a scam after an incredibly convincing phone call with a fraudster.

Our scams expert Faye Lipson explains how to tell if a call is genuine, and what you might expect to hear if you pick up the phone to a scammer.


Source: Which? (01 Oct 2025)

⚠️ Current UK Cyber Threat Landscape: Phishing Trends to Watch 2025 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

While the classic "mailbox full" scam is still used, cybercriminals in the UK are using much more sophisticated tactics right now....