🚨 Community Safety Alert: Online Banking & Mobile Payments

🚨 Community Safety Alert: Online Banking & Mobile Payments

General Information On Keeping Your Finances Secure

Residents are encouraged to stay alert to online banking fraud and unauthorised payments.

Fraudsters may use a range of tactics to gain access to people’s accounts, often posing as trusted organisations such as banks, delivery companies, or payment services.

🕵️‍♂️ Common Scam Methods

Criminals may attempt to:

Trick you into sharing security codes, passwords, or login details

Persuade you to approve unexpected mobile payments or bank transactions

Send links to fake websites designed to steal your information

These scams can happen via phone calls, text messages, emails, or social media.

⚠️ What to Watch Out For

Be cautious if you:

Receive unsolicited contact about your finances

Feel pressured to act quickly or urgently

Are asked to confirm or approve a payment you weren’t expecting

Notice transactions you don’t recognise

✅ How to Protect Yourself

Never share your PIN, passwords, or one-time passwords

Contact your bank directly using official details if you’re unsure

Avoid clicking links from unexpected or suspicious messages

Set up alerts on your banking apps to monitor activity

Regularly review your transactions

📱 Mobile Pay Safety Tips

Only use Mobile Pay on devices you control

Protect your device with Face ID, Touch ID, or a strong password

Report lost or stolen devices immediately

Remove cards if you suspect any compromise

🚔 If You Become Concerned

If you think your account may be at risk:

Contact your bank straight away

Report concerns via Action Fraud at www.actionfraud.police.uk

💬 Final Reminder

Taking a moment to stop and think before responding to unexpected requests can help protect you from becoming a victim of fraud.

Stay cautious and keep your personal and financial information secure.

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Message Sent By
Charlotte Creasey
(North Yorkshire Police, PCSO, York)