Fake 'NatWest' Texts Circulating
Fake texts claiming to be from NatWest stating that ‘a new device has been registered’ with your account are circulating.
NatWest customers are being targeted by fake text messages, aiming to send recipients through to a website that has nothing to do with the bank.
The texts say that ‘a new device has been registered’ and provide a link to follow. At first glance the text is quite convincing – NatWest is named as the sender and the message doesn’t contain any obvious mistakes.
The scammers behind the text are hoping that the message will prompt you into moving onto the website quickly, without spotting that the URL is not legitimate.
Fake text messages like this have become increasingly common. Legitimate businesses, including banks, do send texts on these subjects to customers, so the formats can be easy to clone.
If you are sent any message such as this do not click on the url, instead contact your bank through your normal channels.
You should forward any fake text messages to 7726.
