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TECH EXPERT LOSES £70,000 IN BANK SCAM CALL

INDUSTRY DESK■ 1 MIN READ
SUN, JUN 14, 2026

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Tom Honeyands, host of YouTube channel 'The Tech Chap', was defrauded of £70,000 after receiving a convincing call from someone impersonating Lloyds Bank. The incident has prompted the tech expert to reconsider what personal information he shares publicly online.

Honeyands received the fraudulent call while on a work trip to Tokyo. The scammer claimed to represent Lloyds Bank and asked if he had authorised a recent transaction in Singapore. When Honeyands denied the transaction, the caller convinced him to take steps that resulted in the loss of £70,000. Following the fraud, Honeyands acknowledged his vulnerability despite his technical expertise. He has since reflected on whether his social media content revealed details that made him an easier target for the scammers. The incident highlights how even tech-savvy individuals remain susceptible to sophisticated social engineering attacks. Scammers often combine public information gleaned from social media with convincing impersonation tactics to build false trust with victims. Lloyds Bank typically advises customers never to confirm personal or financial details over unsolicited calls, and to hang up and contact the bank directly using verified numbers.

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