Over 2,000 Copycat Banking Sites Reported in 2023; Which? Urges Government to Act | The Fintech Times

Over 2,000 Copycat Banking Sites Reported in 2023; Which? Urges Government to Act

Over 2,000 copycat banking sites masquerading as genuine #UK #bank brands were reported in 2023, @WhichUK reveals as it calls for quick government action to put a stop to these fraudsters.

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