US EditionSantander issues 2025 scam warning to all customers after worrying rise
- Santander issued a scam warning to all its customers in early 2025 after a rise in reported scams.
- This warning followed the release of Santander's new quarterly 'Scamtracker' report, detailing scam statistics.
- Impersonation, advance fee, and romance/friendship scams were the top rising types, costing victims £5,009 on average.
- The 'Scamtracker' found £18.4 million stolen in Q1 2025; furthermore, those aged 80 and over reported the biggest increase.
- Chris Ainsley from Santander UK stated scams evolve rapidly, making it hard for customers to stay informed and protected.
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