159 phone number – Stop Scams UK

159 is a phone number operated by Stop Scams UK that you can call if you receive a suspicious or unexpected call about a financial matter: 

• How to use 159
  • If you receive a suspicious call, you can:
    1. Stop the conversation and hang up  
    2. Wait a few seconds  
    3. Call 159  
    4. State your bank’s name when prompted by the recorded message  
    5. Your bank will ask security questions and direct you to the best department  
    6. You can ask your bank if what you heard is true  
• Features of 159
  • 159 is a secure number that connects you directly to your bank:
    • 159 can’t be spoofed  
    • 159 will never call you  
    • Most major banks are connected to 159, including Bank of Scotland, Barclays, Chase, and more  
• Stop Scams UK’s goals
  • Stop Scams UK’s goal is to have Ofcom make 159 a mandatory number, like 101, 111, or 999. They also work on projects to better understand the scam problem and build solutions