Credit: Take Five To Stop Fraud.UK Finance urges people to take five minutes to stop and think about whether they could be being scammed. According to the campaign, more than £1.17 billion was recorded stolen through fraud in 2024, making it a common crime threat.The Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign urges people to:Stop - Some scams are well hidden so take a moment to stop and think.Challenge - Ask yourself, could it be fake? It is OK to refuse any requests. Only criminals will try to rush or pa

Credit: Take Five To Stop Fraud.UK Finance urges people to take five minutes to stop and think about whether they could be being scammed. According to the campaign, more than £1.17 billion was recorded stolen through fraud in 2024, making it a common crime threat.The Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign urges people to:Stop - Some scams are well hidden so take a moment to stop and think.Challenge - Ask yourself, could it be fake? It is OK to refuse any requests. Only criminals will try to rush or panic you.Protect - Contact your bank immediately if you think you have been scammed and tell the police.