Online sale scam costs seller $16,700 (opens original article in a new tab)

A woman lost $16,700 after clicking a phishing link that tricked her into sharing banking details

• A woman lost $16,700 after falling for an online scam involving a phishing link
• The bank was criticized for a 15-week delay in responding to the fraud claim but offered $3,000 compensation
• Scammers often use fake links and security alerts to trick people into sharing banking codes
• Scam complaints increased 18% in the first quarter of 2025 according to the Banking Ombudsman