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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Athena Stavrou

Martin Lewis reveals mobile phone banking trick to beat scammers

Martin Lewis explains how to safely contact your bank - (Getty)

Martin Lewis has revealed a phone trick that bank customers should use to avoid being scammed.

The Money Saving Expert has told consumers that they should dial 1-5-9 if they want to phone their bank, in an effort to prevent people from accidentally speaking to scammers.

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