2023 UK consumer group finds 2,000+ bank URLs on phishing blocklists, urging government to place legal duties on domain registrars and prioritize fraud fighting.

Consumer group Which? has discovered over 2,000 URLs containing the names of major UK banks, such as Barclays, HSBC, Halifax, and Lloyds, on phishing blocklists in 2023. These copycat websites aim to deceive customers into handing over their personal details and money. The group is calling for the next government to place new legal duties on domain registrars to prevent scammers from setting up fraudulent websites, as well as making fighting fraud a national priority.