Brits are being warned to be on the look out for bank scams in the new year with fraudsters taking advantage of the cost of living crisis to steal money.
With funds tight, people are more likely to fall for get-rich-quick schemes or be more vulnerable to bogus offers.
Victims are commonly being offered an online "bargain" or being asked for a "favour" - known as a money mule request - when in reality they are getting swindled.
