Banks winning battle against fraudsters

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Recent statistics published by the UK Cards Association are showing that the banking industry are finally winning the battle against card and bank account fraud. During the first half of 2010 online banking fraud declined by 36% to £24.9m, making it the first decrease in this type of fraud since 2007.  This is obviouly good [...]

1 October 2010  No comments

First Direct now offering Rapport security software

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First Direct have recently teamed up with Trusteer to offer their ‘Rapport’ online fraud protection software to their online banking users. Additionally, for every user who downloads the software via their site, First Direct will donate £1 to the Childline Charity.

14 February 2010  No comments

Security survey highlights differences between banks

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A survey by Which? Computing has highlighted that some of Britain’s biggest banks appear to be leaving their customers’ online accounts vulnerable to fraud because of poor security. Abbey and Halifax fared worst in the review on their security measures, whereas Which? Computing experts rated Barclay’s as the top provider.

5 September 2009  No comments

Lloyds Banking Group Urges Customers To Be On Alert For New Internet Scams

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  Lloyds Banking Group is urging its customers to remain on guard against internet scams, following the launch of the combined Group. It is warning customers across all of its brands, including Lloyds TSB, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, that opportunistic fraudsters may initiate phishing scams, asking for personal details, with emails claiming to be [...]

9 February 2009  No comments