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Comparison of UK banking providers’ fraud controls

FCA | March 9, 2020

Fraud protection - Comparison of UK banking providers’ fraud controlsReducing fraud is a priority for the FCA. This page contains information about banks’ fraud controls.

It is intended to enable consumers and consumer groups to compare how banks protect their customers against fraud, and to help consumers to make better informed choices about their banking providers.

The information was provided by UK Finance in March 2020.

What is the firm's approach to fraud protection?

Barclays: 

  • We will protect our customers from fraud, to make it as easy as possible to use our services and when needed, to keep our customers fully informed. We have dedicated teams that are accessible 24/7 should customers need advice or help. We will get customers back up and running as quickly as possible.
  • Fraud PreventionWe will deliver flexible world-class fraud capabilities to prevent fraud. We will use the latest fraud technology to deliver the right outcomes.
  • OUR AMBITION - SHIELDING OUR CUSTOMERS & PROTECTING THEIR ASSETS FROM FRAUDSTERS.

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First Direct: 

  • Fraudsters are constantly becoming more intelligent with the ways they commit crimes. Therefore, protecting you and your money is an absolute priority for us.
  • To better defend you and the wider financial system from financial crime, we are making significant investments in technologies, processes and in our people.
  • We want to ensure that you feel secure and educated against one of the fastest growing types of crime in the UK. So, if you don’t feel sure when speaking to someone you don’t know, or you have received digital correspondence that you aren’t happy about, contact us.

What Fraud protection controls does the firm have in place?

Barclays:

  • Fraud detection systems which monitor transactions and payments on a real time basis. If something looks suspicious, we may try to get in contact and take action to protect the account while a review is carried out.
  • Biometric systems help us track your normal behaviour when you are viewing your account details online. This helps us to try to identify if a fraudster has accessed your account and is used strictly in compliance with our internet banking terms and conditions, to protect your privacy and information about you. We work with external vendors and companies to ensure the contact details you have provided have no unwanted interference before we check a transaction with you.
  • Industry Wide Support - Participation in industry schemes such as CIFAS and Hunter. Phone number checker via the Barclays website so you can check it’s us trying to contact you. Our Fraud teams are available to talk about your account 24/7. Whilst offering protection, we will always endeavour to eliminate interruptions to our genuine customers, enabling them to use their Barclays products freely.
  • Specialist vulnerable teams are in place to help if you have any specific needs or requirements that may affect you running your account and becoming a victim of fraud. We will notify you via SMS or letter when any changes are made to your account.* Warning messages when making online payments to confirm you are confident that you are sending money to the genuine payee.
  • Proactive Messaging which engage with you, notifying you of any changes and how we are actively protecting your account/card. Notification of data breaches from other organisations allows us to keep your data secure. If we are notified that your card details have been breached, we’ll be in touch to arrange a replacement but you’ll be able to use your card until the new one arrives. If any fraudulent activity occurs during this period, you’ll be covered by our fraud guarantee. *there are some exceptions please see the product terms and conditions.

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First Direct: 

  • 2 factor authentication for new payees – Our Secure Key gives you added protection against the threat of fraud. It generates a temporary code which you use to set up a new payee. You need your PIN or password, Touch ID, Face ID or Android Fingerprint. It means only you can setup new payees.
  • Real-time fraud detection system – As part of our digital security promise, we’ll safeguard your money by keeping a lookout 24/7 for unusual activity on your account. From time to time we may get in touch with you to check on anything suspicious.
  • One-time passwords – We use Verified by VISA or MasterCard Identity Check Service for online purchases. If we need to check that a purchase is genuine, we will send you a unique 6-digit SMS passcode. The passcode is only used as an identity check and you should never share it with anyone.
  • Transaction monitoring – We may send you a text message to confirm whether a card transaction has actually been made by you or to ask you to contact us regarding possible unusual activity on your account. If you are unsure, please contact the number on the back of your debit or credit card.
  • Helpful hints – Our fraud and security centre on our website outlines key information on what we do to keep you safe and secure online and how to protect yourself.
  • Free Security Software – We recommend you have security software (such as IMB Trusteer Rapport) as well as additional anti-virus software on your PC.

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