Residents Targeted by NatWest Text Scam

Please be alert to this scam that is targeting Kent residents by text message.

How it works:

• You receive a text from criminals claiming to be from NatWest bank
• You are told there has been a request to update your mobile telephone contact number
• The criminal asks you to click on a link in the text to update your number

What to do: 

• Do not click on the link
• Your bank will never send you a message asking you to click on a link
• Forward any suspicious texts referring to NatWest to the number 88355 (Standard network rates apply)
• Find out how to report a scam on Citizens Advice

Please warn vulnerable family members, friends and neighbours.

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