Parents warned over ‘Hi Dad’ scams ahead of Father’s Day (opens original article in a new tab)

Santander UK warns parents about 'Hi Dad' impersonation scams ahead of Father's Day, with £160,000 stolen this year through such schemes.

• Santander UK warns parents about 'Hi Dad' impersonation scams before Father's Day
• £160,000 stolen this year through these scams
• Fraudsters use messages or AI calls to pose as children requesting money
• Men lost £100,000 daily to authorised push payment scams in first half of year
• Chris Ainsley urges vigilance against such schemes