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Find out how to report unusual activity on your account and get advice on protecting yourself from fraud
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Read about the set of initiatives we have in place to protect your money from financial crime.
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Find out more about APP scams and rules that apply if you're the victim of one.
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Find out more about different types of scams
Do you know the difference between phishing and vishing? Learn how to spot a scam
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Got an unusual text from HSBC or another organisation? Don't tap, don't call, don't reply. -
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You can report fraud or cybercrime to Action Fraud, a national reporting centre run by the City of London Police.
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Take Five offers straightforward advice to help everyone in the UK protect themselves against financial fraud.
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Cyber Aware is a government campaign designed to help you learn how to protect yourself online.
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The Financial Conduct Authority lists unsafe firms to help you avoid being a victim of investment fraud.