NatWest, Nationwide and Revolut issued with fraud warning
dailyrecord.co.ukCustomers of top banks such as Halifax, Barclays, and HSBC are being made aware of a crucial phone service designed to combat scamming efforts.
The 159 hotline is a lifeline for bank customers who are suspicious of a phone call claiming to be from their bank.The service has just got bigger with Revolut, Chase, and Modulr hopping on board, joining the likes of NatWest and Nationwide in the fight against fraud.The number puts you straight through to a secure line at your bank, and it's got the backing of major phone companies too.
Sean Hegarty, the head of Fraud at Chase, said: "Protecting our customers from fraud and scams is one of our highest priorities, which is why we've joined 159 and partnered with Stop Scams UK."The 159 hotline is a vital service, providing an even simpler way for customers to call Chase quickly if you suspect you're being targeted by a scammer." In the shocking world of scams, a whopping £1.17 billion was stolen in 2023.
But the 159 service is doing its bit, having racked up over 700,000 calls since its launch in September 2021, according to the Manchester Evening News.
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