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Scam Score: 99/100
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Fraudsters impersonate Lloyds Bank fraud staff and convince victims to urgently move their savings to a 'safe account'. All transferred funds are stolen immediately.
The Scam Message
Caller: 'This is Lloyds Bank fraud team. Your account has been compromised by an inside threat. We need you to move your money to a new secure account we've set up for you immediately.'
Safe Account Request
No bank will ever ask you to transfer money to a safe account — this is always a scam.
'Inside Threat' Story
Claiming an internal bank threat creates fear and stops victims from verifying with the bank.
Spoofed Lloyds Number
Scammers use number spoofing technology to display the genuine Lloyds phone number.