We support Take Five
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We鈥檙e proud to support the Take Five national campaign. Take Five give simple and impartial advice to help keep everyone safe from financial fraud that can be prevented. This could be scams through email, phone, or online. Especially where criminals impersonate trusted to organisations.
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It鈥檚 led by UK finance, and backed by the government. The Take Five campaign is delivered through many of our partners in the UK.
Criminals are experts at impersonation. They can spend hours researching you for their scams, hoping you鈥檒l let your guard down for just a moment. Take Five urges you to stop and think whether the situation is genuine. To stop and think if what you鈥檙e being told really makes sense.
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Stop:听Take a moment to stop and think before parting with your money or information. This could keep you safe.
Challenge:听Could it be fake? It's OK to reject, refuse or ignore any requests. Only criminals will try to rush or panic you.
Protect:听Contact your bank immediately if you think you鈥檝e been scammed and report it to Action Fraud at actionfraud.police.uk or on 0330 123 2040.
Have a look at the听 and our Spotting fraud and scams听page,听for more information on how to protect yourself.