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Fraud Protection

Fraudsters are working as hard as you are. Our content can help you stay ahead of them.

Barclays Corporate Fraud

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Overseas Dial: +44 1606 566208

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Barclays will never send you unsolicited emails requesting personal information or your bank security details. If you receive a suspicious email, please send it on as an attachment to internetsecurity@barclays.co.uk and delete the email immediately.

What is fraud?

Fraud is a criminal act to deceive you and take your cash – it's a transaction that you didn't know about or authorise. For example, fraudsters may use your details to open accounts under your name or your business.

What is a scam?

A scam is where you’re tricked into making or authorising a payment to a criminal’s account. Scammers impersonate banks and official organisations using emails, phone calls and texts that look and sound genuine.

In the Spotlight - March 2024

Identity Theft

Have you recently checked Companies House for business registrations purporting to be linked to your company? There has been a recent rise in fraudsters targeting and impersonating businesses by registering fake companies with very similar names to legitimate business, in order to acquire financing and fulfil orders through suppliers.

Run regular checks on companies house under your company name (and variations of), company address and company director’s names, and look out for any unusual registrations or unfamiliar addresses.

If you find something that doesn’t look right, report it to:
• Companies House via enquiries@companieshouse.gov.uk
• Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or website www.actionfraud.police.uk/

Directors can also register for Protected Online Filing (PROOF) and sign up to the CIFAS Protective Registration service to help protect their personal ID.

Fraud Webinars

Watch our webinars anytime, anywhere to learn how you can protect yourself and your business from fraud. Our next live event will be hosted in Q2 and you will be able to register here soon.

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  • Fraud and scam toolkit

    Our comprehensive guide to protecting your business against fraud, scams and cybercrime.

  • Tips and advice

    Read our top tips and best practice on how to keep your organisation safe from cyber threats.