The telephone number 07778 051541 has been linked to HSBC new payee scam texts. If you receive a suspicious new payee text then you should report to HSBC on phishing@hsbc.co.uk, Then delete the message and block the number.
HSBC New Payee Scam Texts
HSBC new payee scam texts have been increasingly common in 2020. They involve unsolicited scam texts sent to UK mobile phones. The text messages include a link to a scam site that is designed to store and steal personal and banking information.
HSBC: a new Payee request was created from an unrecognised device. You can authorise or cancel this request via: https://security.hsbc.payees-manager(.)com/hsbc/
On this occasion the site is called security.hsbc.payees-manager The site is designed to look like the real HSBC website so that the scammers feel confident in entering their personal and banking information.
In fact this website was only registered on the 28th October 2020.
What should I do if I receive a scam HSBC text?
It is important that you do not click on any links included in a HSBC new payee scam text. If you like you can report to phishing@hsbc.co.uk, beyond that you should delete the message and block the number.