<p>Plagued by bank impersonation scams, one Guardian Money reader got even by stringing the fraudsters along … for hours</p><p>“A couple of Sundays ago at just past 11am my mobile rang. An automated message purported to be from Barclays Bank, querying a payment to Argos for more than £1,000. Not only had I not made a payment to Argos recently, nor do I bank with Barclays.</p><p>I am plagued with these kinds of calls. Usually, when possible, I make it clear to the scammers that I know their game.