Fake Banking App Scam Victims
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'Fake bank app allowed scammers to shake my hand and steal from me'
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Fake banking apps mimic legitimate mobile banking platforms and allow fraudsters to fake transfers in person.
They show sellers a "successful payment" message and then walk away, leaving them out of pocket.
About 500 reports of crimes involving fake banking apps have been made to Action Fraud in the past three years .
BBC West Investigations found versions of the apps available elsewhere online.
Seb's Repairs in Gloucester has been targeted by fraudsters using fake banking apps.
Sebastian Liberek said he has lost hundreds of pounds to a fake bank transfer.
He has installed extra security measures to protect his business from future attempts.
A government spokesperson said they are taking "ambitious steps to tackle the evolving threat of fraud".
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