Pay by Bank

UK Bank Scam Warning: How to Spot and Stop Fraudulent Account Alerts If you received a text or email this week claiming to be from Lloyds Bank about suspicious activity on your account, you are not alone. The bank recently issued a customer alert about an ongoing wave of scams designed to trick people into handing over login details, one-time passcodes, or approving fraudulent payments. Similar warnings have been issued by other UK banks and cybersecurity experts, and the timing is especially critical because some payment methods now carry reduced protection. ...

Lloyds Bank Warning: New Scam Targets UK Customers – What to Do Now What happened Lloyds Bank has issued an updated fraud alert about a scam that exploits a payment method called Pay by Bank. According to reports published on 24 April 2026, fraudsters are contacting customers and tricking them into approving payments through this system. The scam often starts with a phone call, text, or email that appears to come from Lloyds or another trusted organisation. The caller claims there is a problem with the account or a payment, and then asks the victim to confirm a Pay by Bank request sent to their mobile banking app. Once the customer approves it, money is transferred directly from their account to the fraudster. ...