A suspicious call was made, allegedly from Lloyds bank, stating that my phone number had been changed, and the caller's number was 0345 602000.
Bank‑impersonating scam calls – how to spot the ruse!
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Expert Opinion
Oddly enough, a surprisingly high number of calls claim to be from well‑known UK banks, yet they turn out to be automated robocalls designed to harvest personal data. The pattern is consistent: callers request security answers, PINs or a one‑time code, often citing recent transactions that never happened. Never provide details over the phone unless you initiated the contact and have independently verified the number. Hang up immediately if the call feels urgent or threatening, and report the number to your bank’s fraud desk and the national complaint service. Consider registering for call‑blocking services and regularly review your account statements for unauthorised activity.
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Recent Reports for 3456
03456015450 called me yesterday. I don’t pick up calls from unknown numbers. They left no message. I came here and will block this number. Cheers.
A text claimed it was from MBNA asking me to call regarding a credit card. Clearly a fraudulent text from 03456062062.
Nothing to say about this number
A caller posing as a Nationwide representative contacted me from this number, requesting my security questions, prompting me to terminate the call immediately.
After six rings, the call was abruptly terminated
A text message was received, requesting that I contact the HSBC fraud team using either a UK or international number. However, I did not respond to the message.
The caller pretended to be from the Cooperative Bank, which is clearly a scam.
The number 03456723723 has been reported
The number 03456 015450 has been identified as a potential scam
An automated call from Halifax requested the entry of a 4-digit code, which is a common tactic employed by scammers.
The number 03456049128 has been noted
03456402020 received a recorded message claiming to be from Argos, despite having ordered an item from them just the day prior. I hung up since I had already received an email confirming my order with a delivery date, then added the number to my spam list.
HSBC
A call was received on my landline from the recorded number 03456 019093.
This number is a scam.
A company claiming to represent Alzheimers contacted me, asking to read my electric meter and provide details by calling 03456 122121, but this seems suspicious since my energy provider has already taken the reading and the meter is located outside
This is a fraudulent bank call. Exercise caution.
These people are compleat scamers, be aware
My bank showed up on the caller ID, but I can't trust it.
Suspicious automated message detected.
This was a ping call, just rang once to get me to call back premium lines. Clever but annoying tactic.