One man on how he fell for a scam, and how YOU can protect yourself

One man on how he fell for a scam, and how YOU can protect yourself

Bank fraud is on the rise: One man on how he fell for a scam, and how YOU can protect yourself

Fraud is on the rise as fraudsters look to take advantage of people who may be spending more time indoors and online.

According to bank trade body UK Finance, criminals stole £753.9 million through fraud in the first half of 2021, up 30 per cent annually.

Behind these numbers are real people whose lives have been turned upside down. Lloyds Bank research shows that it can affect people of all ages.

Bank fraud affects millions of people each year, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself, and Lloyds Bank can help you (stock image)

It felt like a normal day in the office for Ben (1) until he checked his bank account online.

He still remembers the feeling when he realised his money had been stolen by fraudsters.

He says: 'I was sitting in my office at work and I looked at my bank account and saw a really strange transaction for around £300 from Halfords.

'I got a fe ..

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