Average loss to impersonation scams is up by 10% in a year, says Lloyds
Average loss to impersonation scams is up by 10% in a year, says Lloyds.
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Average loss to impersonation scams is up by 10% in a year, says Lloyds. The average amount lost to broadband and mobile provider impersonation scams is £1,169, according to Lloyds. Some impersonation scams can be much more high value, with one person losing £188,000 to a police impersonation scam, the bank said.
Furthermore, In that case, an 85-year-old woman was persuaded to make eight purchases of gold across a five-month period, with a total loss of £188,000. Lloyds’ figures were based on analysis of scams reported by Lloyds Banking Group customers between July 1 2025 and June 30 2026, compared with July 1 2024 and June 30 2025. Overall, the volume of impersonation scam cases reported to Lloyds has fallen by 3% over the past year compared with a year earlier.
In addition, Broadband and mobile provider scams involve claims of issues with a bill, contract or internet connection, before asking for personal details or payment. Get a free fractional share worth up to £100. HMRC scams can involve messages about tax refunds to persuade people to click on a link and enter personal or financial details.
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Average loss to impersonation scams is up by 10% in a year, says Lloyds.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesThe average amount lost to broadband and mobile provider impersonation scams is £1,169, according to Lloyds.
reliability low1/2 sourcesSome impersonation scams can be much more high value, with one person losing £188,000 to a police impersonation scam, the bank said.
reliability low1/2 sourcesIn that case, an 85-year-old woman was persuaded to make eight purchases of gold across a five-month period, with a total loss of £188,000.
reliability low1/2 sourcesVictims of HMRC impersonation scams lost £2,288 on average over the past year, Lloyds said.
reliability low1/2 sourcesLloyds’ figures were based on analysis of scams reported by Lloyds Banking Group customers between July 1 2025 and June 30 2026, compared with July 1 2024 and June 30 2025.
reliability low1/2 sourcesOverall, the volume of impersonation scam cases reported to Lloyds has fallen by 3% over the past year compared with a year earlier.
reliability low1/2 sourcesBroadband and mobile provider scams involve claims of issues with a bill, contract or internet connection, before asking for personal details or payment.
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Get a free fractional share worth up to £100.
according to The IndependentHMRC scams can involve messages about tax refunds to persuade people to click on a link and enter personal or financial details.
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