Stories: fake helpline

A search results panel with one phone-number result outlined and marked as blocked, linked by a dashed line to the back of a bank card with its printed helpline and a tick, illustrating why customer care numbers should come from the card or official app rather than a search engine.

customer care fraud · Oct 27

Fake Customer Care Number Fraud: How It Works and Where to Call

How fake helpline numbers in search results and social media lead to fraud, and where to find the genuine ones.