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Martin Lewis has advised bank customers to dial a simple three-digit code.

The money-saving expert is aiming to raise awareness of the number to try and reduce the number of people getting scammed, reports Express.co.uk.

He issued a video on X (formerly Twitter) in May, explaining the number - 159.

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If you are on the phone with someone claiming to be your bank but you’re concerned it may be fraudulent, you can dial the number to be put through to the real bank without hassle.

Lewis explained: “If you get a call from your bank , you’re not sure it’s really them, they’re asking for personal details, you’re a

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