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UK banks warn customers to verify calls via a 2-second check to avoid fraud, using new tools like Call Checker and real-time alerts.
UK banks including Nationwide, Monzo, and Barclays are urging customers to use a quick 2-second check to verify calls and prevent fraud, following a rise in scam attempts.
A new app feature, Call Checker, helps confirm if a caller is genuinely from the bank by displaying the agent’s name during a call.
Other security tools include real-time alerts, one-time passcodes, facial recognition, and the ability to cancel payments within 60 seconds.
Some banks also block transactions when remote access software is detected and allow users to designate trusted contacts for large transfers.
Experts stress these simple steps can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized withdrawals.
Los bancos del Reino Unido advierten a los clientes que verifiquen las llamadas a través de una verificación de 2 segundos para evitar fraudes, utilizando nuevas herramientas como Call Checker y alertas en tiempo real.