First Direct scam calls – how to spot the fakes!

You should be aware that fraudsters have partially cloned this First Direct number, if the bank calls you, it wont show the number, and they will never ask for account details, ringing this number will take you to first direct, be careful.

First Direct supposedly called me from this number, but I immediately recognized it as a scam since First Direct never contacts me in this manner.

A caller from this number, posing as a First Direct representative, attempted to extract sensitive information from me, but I refused and instead offered to contact the bank directly, prompting the caller to become defensive and eventually hang up.

This number is used for scamming, as legitimate calls are not made from it.

This is a fraudulent number.

Scam pretending to be Barclays fraud protection team.

Fraudster falsely claiming affiliation with Barclays' fraud department

A scammer claiming to be from HSBC bank reached out to me

Received a scam call from a legitimate first direct number that has been duplicated. Fortunately, they disconnect when asked questions, always return the call and reach out to your bank directly. The only time I recently shared my mobile number was while purchasing tickets for a ‘secure’ National Trust site. Consider where you’ve shared your number recently as the security lapse might be the source.

No comment provided for this number.

This number is involved in fraudulent activities.

Identical situation. A sophisticated scammer. While the number is indeed linked to First Direct, I advise instructing them to confirm their call via the First Direct App without providing additional details. Genuine representatives can do this effortlessly. Always remember: banks are inherently unreliable and rarely initiate calls regarding transaction issues. Treat all unsolicited calls with suspicion, even from close relatives ;-)

The caller claimed to be from the First Direct fraud department, but when queried, it was discovered that no calls had been logged on the account, so beware of providing any information.

A person claimed to be part of my bank's fraud team, asking me to verify my transactions and balance. When I requested a callback number, they hung up. I contacted my bank online, and they confirmed it was a scam.

Claimed to represent Starling bank and asked for our card details. Starling confirmed it's a scam.

Pretended to be from Starling, thought there was some merger with First Direct. A complete scam call that could cost thousands, STAY AWAY.

A polite and well-spoken individual claimed to be from Tesco Bank, asking if I had authorized a large payment to the Post Office. I replied that I hadn’t and questioned the call’s legitimacy. He stated he wouldn’t ask for personal information and knew my name. After I denied making the payment, he said he’d investigate and the line went dead. I checked this site and when he called back, I informed him I didn’t trust the call, and he hung up immediately. Unfortunately, I’ve recently contracted Covid and wasn’t thinking clearly, which may have led to this situation. I’ve also received two suspicious texts recently, likely related, and plan to report them.

This number is associated with Santander.

A man, claiming to represent First Direct, requested information, which raised suspicions, prompting me to end the call

Criminals have cloned this number, which is also used by First Direct's fraud department, and they claim to be First Direct when calling, already knowing the victim's name.