Warning to banking customers over new scam where thieves steal money in seconds

EXPERTS are warning of a new mobile banking scam where thieves can steal customers’ money in seconds.

Con artists are using a new method called “shoulder surfing” to steal thousands of pounds worth of cash.

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Shoulder surfing is when a potential hacker can look over your shoulder to find out sensitive phone security or privacy information such as a PIN or a password.

One victim lost £70,000 last year when he was pickpocketed on a night out.

Jacopo de Simone was forced to go through a 10-month battle with his bank to prove he…