Initially doubtful about this call, it turned out to be a legitimate Halifax/BOS number verifying credit card transactions.
Halifax fraud check call – is it legit?
Summary — +447883306178
Expert Opinion
Calls from +447883306178 are most often reported as scam attempts masquerading as a Halifax or MBNA fraud check. The callers will claim there’s a suspicious credit‑card transaction and demand a quick yes/no reply, which is a classic pressure tactic. If you didn’t recently make a purchase you can’t verify, hang up and call the bank back on the official number printed on your card. Never give out personal or card details over the phone, and be wary of any text that asks you to confirm a transaction you didn’t initiate. A quick check with your bank can save you from a costly fraud.
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Recent Reports for 07883 306178
0788330178 called my mobile, pretending to be my bank, saying they declined a suspected fraudulent credit card transaction & prompting a yes/no response.
The caller claimed to be investigating credit card fraud, but this was likely a scam.
I recieved a text from MBNA to check if a transaction was genuine, so i called the number on the back of my card and they confirmed it was a fraud check from them, apparently
This scammer attempted to impersonate Halifax.
447883306178
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I was texted requesting a response regarding a dubious account transaction
This call appears to be a phishing attempt aimed at extracting bank or credit card information.
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