FRAUDSTERS ARE NOW tricking people into handing over their credit cards or sums of cash. In July, there was a 59% increase in payment fraud cases. People may receive a text message claiming to be from their bank or another trusted organisation such as a delivery company or a government agency. In other cases, customers are told that their account is compromised, and they must move their funds to a so-called ‘safe account’. In some cases, customers have been advised not to tell legitimate staff the reason for their withdrawal or transfer.