New 'number spoofing' scam nets millions for fraudsters

A new phone scam - known as number spoofing - is netting millions of pounds for fraudsters, consumers are being warned.

Financial Fraud Action UK (FFA UK) said the scam has become increasingly common in recent weeks.

Typically criminals fool people into thinking they are talking to their bank, or the police, on the phone.

To help gain the target's trust, they display a fake number on the phone's caller ID screen.

They then persuade the victim to hand over details of their bank account, or passwords, or suggest that they move money to keep it safe.

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