Fake bank login pages are showing up in Google and Bing searches
Criminals are manipulating Google and Bing search results so fake bank login pages appear when people search for their bank online. This means someone can be tricked into giving away their bank sign-in details even without receiving a suspicious email or text.
Who is at risk
Anyone who uses Google or Bing to find their bank’s website or sign-in page is at risk, especially online banking customers.
What to watch for
Watch for search results or login pages that look slightly unusual, have strange web addresses, or ask for information in a way that feels different from your bank’s normal sign-in process.
What to do
Do not use search results to reach your bank; instead, type your bank’s web address yourself, use a saved bookmark, or open the bank’s official app.