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The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) and Action Fraud have recently noticed that there has been a sharp rise in fraudsters sending out fake text messages (smishing) and phishing emails claiming to be from TSB.
The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) and Action Fraud have recently noticed that there has been an increase in reports made in May by TSB customers relating to "port-out" fraud. Fraudsters are number porting a victim's telephone number to a SIM card under their control and then using the number to access the victim's bank accounts.
We’ve seen a sharp increase in reports about fake TV Licensing emails claiming to offer refunds. The emails state that the refund cannot be processed due to “invalid account details”. The links provided in the emails lead to phishing websites designed to steal personal and financial details.
Always question unsolicited requests for your personal or financial information in case it’s a scam. Never automatically click on a link in an unexpected email or text.
Message Sent By Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National)
Watch out for these fake Argos texts offering refunds
These fake text messages purport to be from Argos and claim that you’re owed a refund. The link in the messages lead to phishing websites designed to steal your personal information, as well as payment details.
Always question unsolicited requests for your personal or financial information in case it’s a scam. Never automatically click on a link in an unexpected email or text.
Message Sent By Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National)
