‘It was appalling’: man sees fraudsters emptying account – but can’t stop them

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‘It was appalling’: man sees fraudsters emptying account – but can’t stop them
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After the victim was left on hold and cut off, the bank told him it was up to him to try to recover the money

The fraudsters – using Lloyds’ telephone banking system – had the money sent to two contractors the victim had previously paid, then contacted them claiming it was an error and asking for it back.The fraudsters – using Lloyds’ telephone banking system – had the money sent to two contractors the victim had previously paid, then contacted them claiming it was an error and asking for it back.

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