Criminals have seized the opportunities to exploit the global pandemic crisis caused by the Coronavirus, by adapting their approach or developing new criminal activities. These include various types of adapted versions of telephone fraud schemes, supply scams and decontamination scams. These attempts are to trick people into opening malicious attachments which could lead to fraudsters stealing people’s personal information, email logins, passwords, and banking details.

Please be extra vigilant and on the lookout for fake emails or text messages pretending to be from reputable companies such as a bank or building society, or even from the Government itself.

Please remember;

• We will never contact you to ask for passwords or login details
• We will never send an email to ask you to click on links to any website
• We will never advise you to move money from one account to another

*   Never give your personal data or card details to anyone until you are certain you know it is a genuine request

Visit our website for further advise on how to protect yourself from Fraud.

https://www.turkishbank.co.uk/personal/others/fraud-awareness/

For further information on potential coronavirus (Covid-19) scams, how they could affect you, and how to protect yourself please visit the Financial Conduct Authority website.

https://www.fca.org.uk/news/news-stories/avoid-coronavirus-scams

We are working hard to keep you safe from fraud. If you feel that you may have been a victim of fraud, or have any questions concerning fraud, please either contact your local Branch or call us on 0800 032 0480 and we will be happy to discuss any of your concerns.