THE PROTECTION

Protect yourself: Don’t assume anyone who has sent you an email or text message – or called your phone or left a voicemail – is who they say they are. If a phone call or voicemail, email or text message asks you to make

a payment, log in to an online account or offers you a deal, be cautious. Real banks never email you for passwords or ask for any other sensitive information by clicking on a link and visiting a website. If you get a call from someone who claims to be from your bank, don’t give away any personal details.

If in doubt about any communication, check it’s genuine by asking the company itself. Never call