UK Scams

Lloyds Bank Warns Customers: New Scam Targets Your Account – Here’s What to Do If you bank with Lloyds, you may have heard that the bank issued an urgent alert on 24 April 2026 about a fresh wave of scams aimed at its customers. The warning, reported by several outlets including capitolskyline.com, flags specific fraud tactics that are currently circulating. This article explains what the alert covers, why it matters, and – most importantly – what you can do right now to protect your money and personal information. ...

Lloyds Bank Issues Urgent Scam Alert: What UK Customers Need to Know A new warning from Lloyds Bank — here’s how to respond without getting caught out. What happened On 24 April 2026, a report on capitolskyline.com indicated that Lloyds Bank had issued a customer alert warning of a fresh wave of scams targeting its UK account holders. The alert, according to the report, urges customers to be wary of unsolicited contact that appears to come from the bank — often via phone call, text message, or email — and to avoid sharing personal or financial information. ...

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. ...