Father’s Day warning issued after £160k stolen this year due to ‘Hi Dad’ impersonation scams

Santander UK has issued a warning to parents to remain vigilant against 'Hi Dad' impersonation scams ahead of Father's Day on Sunday 21 June. These fraudulent schemes have already resulted in the theft of £160k this year. The bank is urging individuals to be aware of these specific impersonation tactics to prevent further financial losses as the holiday approaches, highlighting the significant amount of money already stolen by scammers using this particular method of fraud.