New research from Santander reveals that over a third of Brits turn to a cup of tea when they have a difficult decision to make, others use it after a stressful day or when they need to focus and consider something properly, inspiring the launch of Santander’s Safe-Tea, to encourage people to stop and think if they’re being pressured to move their money to another account by someone purporting to be someone else.
Brits collectively reported £214.8m worth of impersonation scams last year alone. The sophisticated crime often involves scammers pretending to be calling from a person’s bank or the police – and in a position of authority. They then urge their victim to move their money into another bank account.
Santander’s Safe-Tea encourages people to take a moment to consider what they’re being asked to do. This crucial pause for reflection could help prevent the one in five who feel they are likely to fall victim in the future to an impersonation scam. Santander has partnered with Drag Queen Victoria Scone, known for her Afternoon Tea dress, to launch its Safe-Tea. The blend contains apple pieces, rooibos, chamomile, ginger, lavender, spearmint and natural flavourings, each picked for their calming qualities, to help provide clarity of mind.
