Virgin Money Joins Scam-Beating Phone Service 159

Virgin Money has joined the 159 phone service, which connects you safely and directly to your bank, ensuring you avoid scammers. Stop Scams UK, which launched 159 in 2021, says the arrival of Virgin Money means 21 UK banks have now signed up, covering 99.2 per cent of current accounts. It also announced that more than one million calls have been made to 159 since it launched, and that more than 1,600 people use it every day. When you call 159 it asks you to say your bank’s name. When you reply, ...