
Banking complaints surge as fraudsters follow customers online
Complaints to the banking ombud jumped 25% in 2025, with phishing, account takeovers, and unauthorised transactions leading the way.

Complaints to the banking ombud jumped 25% in 2025, with phishing, account takeovers, and unauthorised transactions leading the way.

Campaign-driven engagement boosted positivity across the industry, yet customer complaints around service, digital reliability, and trust highlight ongoing challenges for banks.