Calling 159 on your phone
If you suspect you are being scammed by someone pretending to be your bank
159 is a phone number that connects callers to their bank to report suspected fraud:
When to call
If you think you've been contacted by a fraudster or are a victim of a scam, you can call 159. This includes if someone claims to be from your bank, an authority figure, or asks you to transfer money or make a payment.
How it works
159 is a secure number that connects you directly to your bank. It's available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Who manages it
159 is managed by Stop Scams UK, which includes many banks across the UK.
Why it's important
Fraudsters often pretend to be banks or other organizations to steal money from individuals and businesses. The sooner you report fraud, the sooner your bank can take action.
159 is similar to 101 for the police or 111 for the NHS
When you ring you will be asked which bank, after that you will be connected to your own bank.
159 is a phone number that connects callers to their bank to report suspected fraud:
When to call
If you think you've been contacted by a fraudster or are a victim of a scam, you can call 159. This includes if someone claims to be from your bank, an authority figure, or asks you to transfer money or make a payment.
How it works
159 is a secure number that connects you directly to your bank. It's available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Who manages it
159 is managed by Stop Scams UK, which includes many banks across the UK.
Why it's important
Fraudsters often pretend to be banks or other organizations to steal money from individuals and businesses. The sooner you report fraud, the sooner your bank can take action.
159 is similar to 101 for the police or 111 for the NHS
When you ring you will be asked which bank, after that you will be connected to your own bank.
