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Summary — +447883307136
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Caution is essential with calls from this number, as reports split sharply between legitimate bank security checks and clever scams impersonating financial institutions. Some users confirm it's used by banks like MBNA, Lloyds, or Halifax for two-way fraud verification on suspicious transactions, often following an official text. Yet others describe automated voices demanding yes/no confirmations on card use, leading to actual fraud attempts. Never respond verbally or share details without independently verifying via your bank's official channels—use the number on your card or app, not the incoming one. Report suspicious contacts to Action Fraud and your bank promptly to safeguard your accounts. Hang up and double-check every time.
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Recent Reports for 07883 307136
The call came from Lloyds Bank fraud prevention, confirming that a dubious transaction was indeed fraudulent.
This number is used by Halifax to verify suspicious transactions. I first got a text from the usual Halifax number asking me to approve a transaction, then a text from this number requesting confirmation. After calling Halifax’s fraud team, I learned that this mobile line enables two‑way communication, unlike the standard no‑reply number.
After ordering a book on eBay and having the bank reject the payment, I received a call the next morning from this number asking for a yes or no; I hung up and reported it to eBay, who are now investigating.
Seems to be a credit‑card scam with an automated voice that even knew my name – quite unsettling!
Someone pretended to be a credit‑card firm warning of fraudulent Uber charges, asking for a yes/no reply. I didn’t answer, got a voicemail from the same “credit company”, and later saw a pending charge that didn’t match the amount they mentioned – definitely fraud.
Avoid calling this number – it’s a Halifax credit‑card scam.
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Send a message stating if you recognise unauthorised use of your credit card; reply ‘yes’ if it’s you, otherwise ‘no’.
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