Barclays Issues Urgent Warning over Scammers Posing as Bank Representatives

Barclays issued a warning post on X regarding sophisticated scamming tactics that have become increasingly prevalent. The bank highlighted the critical need for vigilance and provided key signs to help identify potential scams.

Barclays explained that scammers often pose as bank representatives to gain the trust of unsuspecting individuals. Their methods can be highly convincing, making it challenging for customers to detect fraudulent activities.

Warning post by Barclays on X

To assist customers in recognizing scams, Barclays shared three primary warning signs:

1. Tell you to move your money to a ‘safe account’
2. Say they’ll send a courier to your home to pick up cash, valuables, or your card and PIN
3. Ask you to select the wrong payment reason when you’re making a payment

The bank urged its customers to terminate any suspicious conversations immediately and to verify the authenticity of the call or message by contacting Barclays directly on 159. "If you aren’t sure if a call or message is from us, end the conversation, then call us on 159 so we can help," the post concluded.