Lloyds Bank warns Brits about two text message scams that could drain your account

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scam could potentially devastate those who falls for it and so people are being warned to stay alert to the dangers of such correspondence.The scam reads: “LLOYDS: A new device has successfully paired onto your account on 27/03.“If this was not you, please visit: http://unauthorised-payee-connect.com."If you are sent such a message you should not visit the site attached as the fraudulent message is not from the bank.Another text said: “LLOYDS ALERTS: New payee R MICHAELS was successfully added on 27/03/2021.“If this was NOT you, please immediately visit: https://verifypayee.security.com."Scam text messages such as these are known as “smashing” – and they’re used by cybercriminals to get access to your account.When you click on the link you.