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Scam Score: 98/100
Based on:
Fraudsters call posing as Barclays security staff and trick victims into reading back an OTP code that gives them full access to the victim's account.
The Scam Message
Caller: 'This is Barclays security team. We need to verify your identity. I'm sending a one-time passcode to your phone — please read it back to me to confirm it's you.'
OTP Request Over Phone
Barclays will never ask you to read back a one-time passcode over the phone.
Spoofed Caller ID
Scammers spoof the genuine Barclays telephone number to appear legitimate.
Account Takeover Risk
Providing the OTP gives scammers access to authorise transactions from your account.