🚨 Think you’re being scammed? A quick call could save you! Dial 159 if you suspect anything fishy going on. Brits are being urged to use this three-digit code when receiving suspicious phone calls. Scammers are targeting everyone, from young adults to kids, with alarming stats showing one in five individuals falls prey to these schemes every year.
Last year alone, £9.4 billion was nicked by scammers, with each successful con costing nearly £879. Stop Scams UK is on a mission to change that with their straightforward advice: Stop, Hang up, Call 159. This service connects you to your bank’s fraud team to verify if the call or text is legit.
Launched by Stop Scams UK and Global Cyber Alliance, this service aims to provide a quick check against those who pretend to be your bank or other trusted service providers. When you call 159, you’ll be asked which bank you’re with before being transferred to their fraud team. They can help you figure out if the call or message you received is a scam or not.
💡 Top tip from money expert Martin Lewis: For extra safety, try using a different phone to dial 159 or wait for at least half an hour before calling back on the same device. Scammers are smart, but with a bit of caution and the right info, you can outsmart them!
Stay alert, stay safe, and spread the word about the power of 159. Your quick action could help keep your hard-earned money where it belongs—safely with you! 💷🔐