Management Information Sheet
Attention all Users of Barclays.Net- Vishing attack targeting UK Banks
Norfolk schools who have online users with cards are currently being targeted by vishing attacks.
Vishing is where a fraudster calls a client pretending to be from their Bank, asking them to make payments or to move funds to protect them from a Malware attack. Highly organized criminals have been contacting clients purporting to be from Barclays. They explain that they need to submit some payments as a result of the client being infected with a virus or Malware.
The fraudsters can manipulate the caller ID system to show a legitimate Barclays number (or any other bank). You should never rely on caller display to verify the identity of a caller.
Always remember! Barclays will never ask you to allow remote control of your PC or instruct you to make any kind of payments verbally over the phone. Please also watch our Vishing fraud awareness video for further information on best practice.
If you need help regarding these issue, please feel free to talk to your Finance Officer.