Victims typically receive a message from a new number alongside a plausible story on why their number has changed
The average loss in such cases is £1,500, according to the bank’s analysis, although the amounts can vary hugely, with the majority of scam attempts it looked at taking place on WhatsApp.
A fraudster also stole £50 from a 29-year-old customer after impersonating a close friend and requesting support for energy payments.. The bank is also urging people to watch out for frauds where they may be persuaded to pay up-front fees for loans, services or prizes which do not exist.
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