Police are warning the public over hackers who are targeting people who bank in the Isle of Man.

In a new twist, false caller ID numbers are being used to convince the victim that they are speaking to their bank on the island, as the number appears to be associated with their bank.

Inspector Iain MacMillan of the financial crime unit said: 'Victims unwittingly speak with these criminals believing they work for their bank, and then give away personal banking details, including passwords. The criminals are then able to hack in to the victim’s account and steal money.

'These criminals are very convincing and plausible. However, it should be noted that the banks would never ask for any information over the telephone that would lead to the ability to access a bank account.'

Anyone who is a victim of this scam should contact their bank straightaway, even if they have not lost money. If money is lost, banks may be able to initiate recovery procedures, so police say time is of the essence.


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