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Fake Royal Bank Direct Debit emails
Look out for scam emails pretending to be from us or other banks.
Scammers are copying Royal Bank emails about direct debits to try to trick you into giving them your details. It might contain a phone number to call if you don't recognise this activity.
If you receive this type of suspicious email, don't click on the links or call the number. You can report it to our phishing team.
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A trusted tip. A fake investment
Starting your studies? Learn key ways to avoid scams.
When Inis, 21, started university, he was looking for ways to make extra money. A friend introduced him to a cryptocurrency platform and, after seeing them make money and withdraw funds, he believed it was genuine.
He invested £88 and watched his account grow by around £200. But when he tried to withdraw the money, the website had disappeared and both his investment and profits were gone.
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Already sent money or shared your details?
The quicker you contact us, the faster we can protect your accounts. Contact us straight away on 03457 24 24 24 (Relay UK: 18001 03457 24 24 24). Lines open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
My Security Profile
The tool in our app that lets you take personalised actions to keep your money more secure.
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Scam calls
Scammers can call you pretending to be someone else, like your family, a bank, or police.
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Holiday scams
Scammers use fake holiday adverts to trick you into booking a holiday with them that doesn't exist.
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