HSBC fraud call? How to spot a scam!

Summary — +443456081878

Untrustworthy
Caller Name: HSBC (claimed)
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United Kingdom
Reviews: 37
Carrier: —, Region: —

Expert Opinion

Imagine your phone lights up with a call that appears to come from HSBC’s fraud team. Many people report that the number +443456081878 is being used by scammers who mimic the bank’s tone and even leave vague voicemails, only to press for personal or account details. The safest move is to hang up, never share passwords or PINs, and independently verify any claim by contacting HSBC through the official website or the number printed on your card. Consider blocking the caller, reporting it to Action Fraud, and keeping an eye on your statements for unauthorised activity. Staying cautious can stop a potential scam before it costs you.

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Caller Names

HSBC (claimed)
HSBC
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HSBC (scam)
HSBC Fraud (claimed)

Details

Location: United Kingdom
Number type: ratings.phone_number_type_list.9

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Recent Reports for 0345 608 1878

443456081878 Unknown

Proceed with caution advised

443456081878 Unknown

Experiance wasnt good at all

443456081878 Scam Phishing scam

Its a phishing scam dont fall for it

443456081878 Scam First Direct Bank (claimed)

A caller claimed to be from the fraud prevention department of first direct bank, but the legitimacy of the call was questionable, as the caller did not use my name or ask for confirmation of who they were speaking to; a letter was requested instead, and a subsequent text asking me to call a number was ignored.

443456081878 Safe HSBC Fraud team

The HSBC Fraud team wasnt shure about the transactions, so they declinded to give me any informations, but when I called the number on the back of my card, it turned out there had been some transactions on my card in the USA, which was a shock!

443456081878 Scam HSBC (claimed)

I recieved a message claiming fraudulent activity on my account. I checked online and contacted the official fraud team, who confirmed HSBC never contacts customers this way. Please do not respond or call back.

443456081878 Scam HSBC (claimed)

A scammer claimed my account had been compromised, quoting an account number from a different bank where I actually hold an account.

443456081878 Safe HSBC Fraud prevention team

After receiving a message to contact the fraud prevention team urgently, I obtained an alternative number from the HSBC website (03457404404) and verified its authenticity, resolving the issue with the flag on my card.

443456081878 Scam HSBC (claimed)

Today, I received a call from someone claiming to be from HSBC. I suspect it's a scam since I'm not a customer.

443456081878 Scam HSBC Fraud (claimed)

Pretends to be from HSBC Fraud department, but this number is defenitly not legit, probably the scammers posting fake reviews

443456081878 Unknown HSBC (suspected)

The authenticity of this number is questionable, especially given the text message instructing me to contact M&S bank security on 0345 6021 568, which seems suspicious.

443456081878 Unknown

Supposedly an HSBC number, yet I received a text instructing me to contact M&S Bank security on 0345 6021 568. Checked my account, nothing unusual.

443456081878 Safe HSBC Fraud department

Typically, this number is used by HSBC's Fraud department to contact customers about suspicious transactions or constantly declined transactions.

443456081878 Safe HSBC (genuine)

Following a call and text from 0345 608 1878 regarding an unusual transaction attempt on my HSBC account, I contacted the bank directly via a different number to verify the authenticity of the claim, which was confirmed by the HSBC Fraud department.

443456081878 Safe HSBC

Recieved a call, ended it due to suspicion. Got a text asking to call 0345 6008891. Still cautious, I contacted HSBC's main line. They confirmed it was genuine, so I called back. They were checking a potential fraudulent payment, which turned out to be fine. Better safe than sorry :-)

443456081878 Scam

It's obvious this person is a scammer, very suspisous

443456081878 Scam HSBC Fraud (claimed)

I recieved a call from Wise 'fraud department' which was very convinving, but then I got another call about my HSBC bank account, I didnt wait for them to confirm and I've called to cancel the card, I've also contacted HSBC fraud team and they confirmed it was a scam, they are getting worryingly convinving.

443456081878 Scam HSBC (fraud)

Imposter claiming to represent HSBC's fraud team. Quite believable at first.

443456081878 Scam HSBC (claimed)

I had a call this morning at 9am on the 5th of jan 23, claiming to be from HSBC, but after checking with my bank it appears this is not their number

443456081878 Safe HSBC

The call showed as spam, they claimed to be from HSBC, but I wasnt shure, so I terminated the call and contacted First Direct afterwards to check if there was a problem with my account, it was a genuine call about a purchase I made a few days before, but it pays to be cautious.

443456081878 Safe HSBC

Following a call from this number regarding a potential scam on my card, I reached out to HSBC's customer support via their mobile app and was assured this number belonged to their fraud specialists; after verifying the legitimacy, I cooperated and was pleased with their diligence in security matters

443456081878 Safe HSBC

I received a genuine call from HSBC, representing M&S Bank, regarding a declined transaction; after verifying the call through the number left in the voicemail, I was grateful for their prompt action in stopping a potential scam and compromising my account.

443456081878 Scam

It's crucial to exercise caution with links from unfamiliar numbers, as scammers often masquerade as legitimate entities, such as M and S bank staff, to deceive recipients.

443456081878 Scam

Scam likely

443456081878 Callcenter

Multiple calls over Christmas, unprofessional and dodgy

443456081878 Unknown Caution

Bad and caution advised

443456081878 Scam Hsbc (scam)

Beware of online details request

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