Pensioners issued warning as man nearly viciously scammed out of £20,000 | Personal Finance | Finance

Con artists are sadly targeting increasing numbers of people, and it is vital to remain alert. This was the case for one man, living in Lancashire, who recently received a call from out of the blue. 

As scammers are on the prowl, Britons should always remain vigilant.

They should treat their personal information, especially bank details, extremely carefully.

People should also remain wary as scammers can manipulate technology to make it appear as if they are calling directly from a person’s bank.

As such, if Britons are unsure, they should put the phone down and call back using the number on the back of their card.

If a person feels they have fallen victim to a scam, they will need to take action.

Individuals are encouraged to speak to their bank directly as soon as possible to see if a stop can be put on any payments.

People can also contact Action Fraud to report the matter and potentially protect others from being targeted.