159 Bank Hotline
Call 159 to Stop Fraud
159 is a fraud prevention hotline designed to protect people from being manipulated and scammed.
The 159 number enables current account customers to connect with their bank safely and securely when they receive an unexpected, suspicious or fraudulent call.
The service now includes businesses from across the banking, technology and telecoms sectors, including HSBC, Santander, Lloyds, Meta, Microsoft and Google, BT, TalkTalk and Three.
Is it successful?
Between its launch in September 2001 and April 2022, there have been 75,000 calls made to the 159 number
The message behind the service is simple, if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call about a financial matter from someone who claims to be from your bank, the police or any other authority figure, then Stop, hang up and then call 159.
Contact Information
Nabila Yakub (Town Clerk)
- 01843 836182
Find Westgate-on-Sea Town Council
78 St Mildreds Road, Westgate-On-Sea, Kent, CT8 8RF
Additional Information
The email address for the Town Clerk is townclerk@westgateonsea.gov.uk