Reports highlight a number linked to MBNA fraud alerts, yet suspicions run high with many spotting potential scams through persistent calls and texts that mimic legitimate bank notifications. Several folk describe eerie timing, like rings just after genuine MBNA chats or online buys, sparking fears of data leaks. While a handful confirm it's the real fraud squad verifying dodgy transactions, the bulk urge caution—always ring back using the number on your card, not the one that contacted you. Block unsolicited calls, freeze your card if worried, and report to your bank pronto to dodge any phishing traps. Stay vigilant; better safe than sorry with your details.
I received a call for my son, who had just arrived in England; they claimed his credit‑card was a scam. I wonder how they obtained that information.
The callers are indeed genuine fraud investigators from MBNA/Halifax/Lloyds checking potential fraud on your account, but it’s safest to dial your card issuer’s known number and, if possible, freeze the card.
During a call with the MBNA fraud squad on my landline, this number rang my mobile three times in ten minutes. I let them go to voicemail, later blocked it and found it suspicious, especially as no message was left. Use only the numbers printed on the back of your card for contact.
A legitimate MBNA credit‑card fraud number called after a transaction was declined this morning to verify whether the purchase was genuine.
After contacting MBNA on my personal phone and arranging a 0% balance transfer, this number rang on my work mobile, then shortly after on my personal device – an unnerving coincidence!
Shortly after completing an online PayPal payment to a familiar company, I received a text appearing to be from MBNA, asking to confirm a payment to a gambling site, even quoting the correct last four digits and amount. Contacting MBNA confirmed my original payment was legitimate and that a duplicate payment to a gambling site – which I’ve never used – was being requested. It’s worrying that scammers had those details.
Several calls from this number have reached both my landline and mobile, claiming to be from MBNA.
Suspected bank fraud.
The number belongs to MBNA’s fraud department; I called the official number on the back of my card, confirmed suspected fraudulent activity, was transferred to fraud, and the issue was resolved. If unsure, always dial the trusted customer‑service number.
Received multiple texts and two calls claiming to be the MBNA fraud squad – I blocked them.
Someone claimed to be from MBNA fraud.
Two text messages arrived before a voicemail was left; I deleted, blocked, and reported the number to MBNA.
There was an MBNA‑styled scam that sounded very credible, with flawless texts warning against sharing passwords. One message claimed my card was blocked to prevent fraud, yet I used it half an hour later. No genuine MBNA alerts have been received about any account issues.
Messages and calls pretended to be from MBNA about a transaction in Newcastle; I contacted the official MBNA fraud line, had my card cancelled and blocked the number. These scammers are after my hard‑earned cash.
The MBNA fraud line reached out after I used my card for the first time in a year, sending both a text and a call.
It turned out to be fraudulent.
Despite blocking, the number called nine times within two hours.
An automated call arrived at 7:00 am on a bank‑holiday Sunday from MBNA’s fraud department. I checked the account online and looked up the number here; we did not return the call.
Why would a business call on a Sunday afternoon?
Confirmed by MBNA themselves: the caller was fraud, pretending to be from the MBNA Fraud department.
