*** UPDATE ***
The bank have now refunded me the full amount! I have to admit I’m very surprised but am grateful for this result. I only hope they recovered the funds from the scammer’s own bank account.
Please be careful everyone!
No reason given, the reference simply says ‘SCAM REFUND’. Maybe they’ll send me a letter soon to explain what happened.
That's really great news! Like you I'm very, but nicely, surprised*** UPDATE ***
The bank have now refunded me the full amount! I have to admit I’m very surprised but am grateful for this result. I only hope they recovered the funds from the scammer’s own bank account.
Please be careful everyone!
I agree, that's very out of character for banks.I'm surprised the bank use the word scam I would have thought fraud was a more formal phrase.