Barclays Fraud Phone Number Scam Scamming - Fraud 0 0 1 0 Feb 28, 2026 2026-02-28T07:11:05-05:00 Feb 28, 2026 2026-02-28T07:13:29-05:00 Online Threat Alerts (OTA) Barclays fraud phone scams involve criminals impersonating bank staff to steal money or details, often using spoofed numbers that look legitimate. Key red flags: Barclays will never call to ask for your PIN, passwords, or for you to transfer money to a "safe account". Action: Hang up immediately and call the official number on the back of your card. Protecting YourselfCommon Tactics: Scammers may claim your account is under threat or ask you to enter *21* followed by a number to set up call forwarding, which allows them to intercept bank calls.What Barclays Will NOT Do: They will never ask you to move money to a new account, reveal your PIN/passwords, or ask for one-time passcodes over the phone.What to Do If Targeted:Hang up immediately: Do not feel rushed or pressured.Verify the caller: Call the number on the back of your card, rather than returning the call.Report it: Contact Action Fraud at 0300 123 2040 or report to Police Scotland.Official Numbers to Call: For fraud, you can use the official number 0345 050 4585.If you have already given out details, contact Barclays immediately.