Slowing down to smell the roses is good for your financial wellbeing and for avoiding fraudsters. So we’ve added some new warnings to give you time to think when setting up a new payee online.
Criminals try to pressurise customers into making a payment in a hurry. They often use promises of great investment opportunities, a brilliant deal that will end soon, or an unexpected bill that’s overdue. They can even pretend to be family or a friend.
Now when you set up a payee online, we’ll prompt you to consider what type of payment you’re planning. Take the time to proceed carefully. Before you commit, think it through. The fraudster does.
Stay informed about fraud and how to stay safe.
Examples of warning messages you may see when setting up a new payee