Debit order scams

Debit order scams occur when fraudsters load unauthorised debit orders on your bank account and in doing so, syphon funds from your account every month. These debit orders are usually for amounts that are small enough to go unnoticed and not trigger a payment notification from your bank. That’s why they can often go undetected for months.

How can you protect yourself?

  • Be vigilant. Check your bank statement carefully each month and look out for debit order deductions you don’t recognise. Notify your bank immediately if you suspect that an unauthorised debit order has been deducted from your account.
  • Make sure that your bank has your updated phone number on record so that you can receive payment notification SMSes.

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