🚨 The “Hang Up and Call Your Bank” Scam

🚨 The “Hang Up and Call Your Bank” Scam

Many people now know that the safest way to contact their bank is by calling 159

👉 Unfortunately, scammers are adapting — and using this advice against you

⚠️ Here’s how the “Hang Up and Call Your Bank” scam works

A criminal calls you pretending to be your bank and says things like:

“Money is being taken from your account right now — we need your password to stop it”

You refuse (which is the correct action) and then they say:

“That’s right — never share your password. Please hang up and call your bank immediately”

👉 This sounds genuine — but it is part of the scam

🧠 What’s really happening

The scammer is using social engineering to gain your trust and control what you do next.

They know:

⚠️ Here’s the trick

Even after you “hang up”:

👉 So although you think you’ve called your bank — you haven’t

✅ How to stay safe

✔️ Safest option

✔️ If you only have one phone

👉 This confirms the line is properly cleared
👉 Then call 159

🚨 Warning signs

Be suspicious if the caller:

👉 Your bank will NEVER do these things

🟢 Key message

“HANG UP PROPERLY – THEN CALL SAFELY”

✅ Remember

✅If you are the victim of Fraud or Cybercrime

🌐 Report online here: UK's Home for Reporting Cyber Crime & Fraud - Report Fraud

📞 Or call: 0300 123 2040

✅ Final advice

Scammers rely on panic and urgency.

👉 Take your time remain calm and stay in control

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