https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/appscams/Recent content in appscams on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usThu, 18 Jun 2026 05:23:50 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/santander-issues-160000-scam-warning-ahead-of-fathers-day/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:23:50 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/santander-issues-160000-scam-warning-ahead-of-fathers-day/Santander UK has reported that fraudsters have stolen around £160,000 this year through “Hi Dad” impersonation scams, with threats increasing as Father’s Day approaches on Sunday, June 21. These scams typically involve criminals posing as a child, using messages or AI-generated phone calls to request money or payments from unsuspecting parents. According to Santander’s quarterly ScamTracker report, authorised push payment (APP) scams have seen a surge, with men alone handing over approximately £100,000 daily in the first half of the year.