Poor grammar and spelling mistakes can be a big giveaway of a scam text.
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What are they?
Often criminals will send emails pretending to be from the bank and other companies you trust asking for personal information or even banking codes.
They may pressure you to rush causing a level of panic.
Be wary of external links in suspicious or unexpected emails, especially if they are not directly addressed to you by your full name.
How to protect yourself
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If you recieve text messages informing you of unusual purchases and transfers from your account, check your bank balance using online banking or our mobile app for peace of mind. Don’t respond to them.
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If you are unsure of a suspicious text message, contact your bank or an organisation directly using a known email or phone number.
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Don’t download any apps to your phone or install any software to your computer or devices following an unsolicited text.
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Download and register free for Malwarebytes premium to keep your devices secure against things like viruses, ransomware and email scams.
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Register for biometrics within the app as an extra level of security which helps to protect you against fraud.
What to do if you get caught out
If you think you’ve been targeted by criminals, report it. Call the bank using the number on the back of your card, or from the numbers on our website. You can also dial 159 to be connected securely to your bank.
If you have received a fraudulent or suspicious email and not responded to it please forward the email to phishing@ulsterbank.com