Contacting your bank to verify a caller can be useful; the call‑centre agents usually recognise authentic outreach and can route you appropriately. However, they might not know every number the bank employs. Even if they label a call as a scam, the number isn’t necessarily fraudulent. Spoofed legitimate numbers pose a major issue for firms and their clients. Unsure whether a call is real? Confirm directly with your bank.
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A quick scan of the comments reveals a pattern of callers posing as HSBC fraud representatives. Most users describe the calls as spoofed numbers that request account details, sort codes, or security codes. The consensus is that the callers are scammers, not a legitimate bank department. To stay safe, hang up immediately, never share personal details, and contact HSBC using the official number printed on your card. If you’re unsure, verify the call through the bank’s online portal or by calling the known customer service line. Treat any unsolicited request for verification as suspicious and report it to your bank.
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Take a look at the thread below – there’s a clear distinction between a scam number (a random, computer‑generated line) and a spoofed number (a legitimate business number cloned by crooks to drain accounts). Spoofed numbers, especially from banks, are especially nasty. Below you’ll find tips on dodging these dangerous calls, plus a banner at the top for quick reference, cheers.
Exercise caution with this number
Looks like a fake HSBC call – the scammers sound convincing with a proper English accent. If you’ve entered details for a Royal Mail, Evri or DPD missed‑delivery text, they’ll already have your number, postcode and the last four digits of your card. They’ll claim to have blocked two suspicious payments and will ask for your sort code and account number to “upgrade security”. Don’t give it up. When you Google the number it pretends to be legit, but it’s not. When I called them out, they snapped back with “suck my mum”. Hang up and ring HSBC using the number on the back of your card, mate.
Another call yesterday claimed a direct debit had been set up with Sky and Virgin; when I called back the bank confirmed it was a scam. A second call today tried to convince me it was legit, asking for my sort code and account number – I hung up and reported it.
The caller impersonated HSBC, addressed me by my full name and claimed fraudulent activity on my account, yet failed to provide any verification of authority.
They claimed there was unauthorised activity on my account. I ended the call and rang HSBC directly. The representative said the number was genuine and advised me to return the call. When I did, they requested my sort code and account number, but could not verify anything, so I hung up as it felt suspicious.
The number is employed by fraudsters; never disclose personal information to verify your identity to an unsolicited caller. When you initiate a call to your bank, they will naturally ask for verification.
Genuine call from HSBC's fraud centre checking on a suspicious transaction. Quick and reassuring, they prevented any issues. Thanks to them.
Someone pretended to be HSBC after I responded to a missed Evri delivery text; the real HSBC warned me about this trick – I ignored and blocked them.
HSBC fraud detection scam, very convincing
be careful, they are scammers, they called me 100 time
HSBC fraud prevention team call me i think
Convincing scam, beware
this number is legitimate
HSBC scam alert, beware of convincing tactics
HSBC protection team here
Fraudulent banking activities reported
HSBC scam alert, do not respond
Scammers are here!
The caller falsely claims to represent HSBC
Man asked about incorrect business items
Genuine HSBC fraud team confirmed
Bad experience warned by user
Similar convincing English speakers
It is essential to be cautious with this number, as it is a scam pretending to be HSBC; if you have concerns about your account, it is recommended to contact HSBC directly using their official number.
HSBC scam alert
Scam/fraudulent number, dont share details
User feedback indicates poor experience
Fraudulent activity detected