Bank customers are being urged to be more vigilant than ever after a surge in identity fraud. Almost 300 people a day fell victim to the crime in the first half of the year.
It has emerged that criminal gangs in eastern Europe are targeting British online bank customers, using computer viruses to hack into bank systems and steal from accounts.
Jemma Smith of UK Payments, which represents the payments industry, says: ‘Fraudsters are often one step ahead. But consumers can take steps to protect themselves and reduce the risks.’
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