Cold calls continue to be an issue as fraudsters try their luck in a bid to scam unknowing victims.
But to help you know what to look out for, a cybersecurity expert has revealed three phrases to listen for for when called by an unknown number. With lots of fraud attempts originating from social media, online marketplaces and dating apps, losses totalled £1.3billion in 2021 - the latest figure available from UK Finance, who represent the banking industry.
Specifically, fraudsters try to disguise themselves as legitimate retailers, with a risk of scams on WhatsApp, including the notorious "hi mum, hi dad" con, reports The Mirror.
