Consumer watchdog Which? and various news outlets have issued warnings about a surge in fraudulent banking websites targeting customers of major banks such as Homebase, Lloyds, Barclays, and Santander. These scam sites, described as 'copycat websites', mimic official bank websites to deceive consumers into divulging personal details and financial information. The alerts highlight the creation of thousands of these fake sites, with thousands of customers targeted by criminals, and provide advice on how to recognize and avoid them.
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