159 (telephone number)

Fraud helpline in the United Kingdom July 2026 159 is a UK-wide telephone number used for contact of the caller's respective bank's fraud department.Teignmouth Town Council | What is 159? (n.d.). Teignmouth Town Council. https://www.teignmouth-devon.gov.uk/what-is-159/ Stop Scams UK and Global Cyber Alliance have launched this service on 28 September 2021.Need to call your bank? Many can now dial 159 for safety https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2021/09/stop--hang-up--and-call-159-if-you-re-worried-about-bank-scam-ca/ 2026-07-24 MoneySavingExpert.com en-GB The helpline is compatible with most of Britain's major banks, including Bank of Scotland, First Direct and HSBC.Admin W. D. S. 2025-08-21 Using the 159 helpline https://www.walterdawson.co.uk/using-the-159-helpline/ 2026-07-24 Walter Dawson & Son en-US Calls at 159 will follow a typical national rate, usually part of included minutes in most phone tariffs.Cavaglieri Chiara 2021-09-29 Can the new 159 anti-fraud hotline stop impersonation scams? https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/can-the-new-159-anti-fraud-hotline-stop-impersonation-scams-a3sp35C1gDCC 2026-07-24 Which? en Background In the first half of 2021, fraud involving bank or police impersonation spiked by 129% in the UK. References Category:Three-digit telephone numbers Category:Telecommunications-related introductions in 2021