Dentist Saagar Patel avoided a £3,000 invoice scam, as Santander warns businesses about similar scams targeting 40 customers for £1.3m in 2022.
Dentist Saagar Patel avoided losing £3,000 to an invoice scam after suspecting inconsistencies in a call from a fraudster posing as a supplier. Santander reported over 40 customers targeted in similar scams in 2022, with a total attempted value of £1.3m. The bank advises businesses to be cautious when paying suppliers, not to feel rushed, and to verify the legitimacy of any requests for new payment information.
June 20, 2024
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