/100
Scam Score: 98/100
Based on:
A fraudster calls posing as TSB security staff and requests a one-time password to 'verify' a payment, immediately using it to steal money from the victim's account.
The Scam Message
Caller: 'This is TSB online banking security. We're verifying a large payment. I just need you to confirm the one-time password that's being sent to your mobile now.'
OTP Requested by Caller
TSB will never ask you to share a one-time password with a caller.
Fake Large Payment
Claiming a large payment is pending triggers urgency and fear.
Number Spoofing
The caller ID may show the genuine TSB number due to spoofing technology.