Lloyds Bank Warning: New Scam Targets UK Customers – What to Do Now
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. ...