Millions Warned Hang Up Immediately on Bank and Official Body Scams
Scammers mimic banks and authorities. Hang up immediately and use another phone to call someone you know. Stay safe and protect yourself.
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If you hang up, scammers might keep your line open. Use a different phone to call someone you know and wait 15 minutes before making another call. This ensures any scammer really disconnected fully.
Ofcom now blocks fake international calls looking like UK numbers. If a call seems suspicious, hang up right away. It is always better to be safe instead of sorry.
Think before you share money or details, says UK Finance. Don’t let anyone rush you. Ask a friend if you are not sure about something because criminals like to make you panic quickly.
Lloyds Bank warns about online scams, especially on Facebook or Instagram. Low prices or rare items can be a clear warning sign, so be very careful when shopping online there.
You can reduce unwanted calls with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS). It’s a free “Do Not Call” list for landlines and mobiles that stops many sales and marketing calls when you register.
The TPS lets people avoid unwanted sales calls. Signing up is fast and totally free. Businesses can also opt out using their own service.