STOP, HANG UP CALL 159

If you think someone is trying to trick you into handing over money or personal details - stop, hang up and call 159 to speak directly to your bank

How it works

159 works in the same way as 101 for the police or 111 for the NHS. It’s the number you can trust to get you through to your bank safely and securely, every time. So if you think someone is trying to trick you into handing over money or personal details - stop, hang up and call 159 to speak directly to your bank.

For more information visit: 159 — Stop Scams UK

Report internet scams and phishing

Report misleading websites, emails, phone numbers, phone calls or text messages you think may be suspicious.

Do not give out private information (such as bank details or passwords), reply to text messages, download attachments or click on any links in emails if you’re not sure they’re genuine.

Emails

Forward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) will investigate it.

Text messages

Forward suspicious text messages to 7726 - it’s free.

This will report the message to your mobile phone provider.

For more information visit Avoid and report internet scams and phishing: Report internet scams and phishing - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)