When it comes to keeping your money and personal information safe, you can never be too careful. Fraudsters use many ways to steal your money or identity. That's why we've put together some fraud awareness information to help you protect yourself against fraud and reduce the risk of becoming a victim.
Criminals use exceptional circumstances to pose as employees of a genuine organisation, such as building society/bank staff and police officers and target you for fraud scams. Criminals may pretend to be from your building society, bank or the police and will require you to respond by paying money or providing personal information that will allow them to access your account. They often use pressure tactics to stop you thinking about want they want you to do for them.
If you think you've been a victim of fraud or if you suspect fraudulent activity on your account with us, please report it to us immediately. Remember, we'll never ask for a password.
Protecting your identity starts with keeping your personal information safe. Most of us understand the need to protect our sensitive data – such as passwords, credit card details and other financial information – but we also need to look after “everyday” personal information, like name, date of birth and address. At times, these details can be just as essential to fraudsters.
