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dear Halifax client (message id:
h64405090881891)

Halifax


 

 
Scam Report
Date Reported: 23rd March 2008 Whats this? Risk Level: MEDIUM-HIGH Whats this?
 
Details
 
Email Subject:
 dear Halifax client (message id: h64405090881891)
Apparent Sender:
 Halifax Whats this?
Return Address:
 < generator.id961-50958HOF@halifax.co.uk > Whats this?
Email Format:  HTML Whats this?
 
URL of Web Content:
 http://halifax.co.uk.maoipr.eu.com/_ mem_bin/onlineform.asp?source= 498468724357186112783851915984 1152033339163668133645 Whats this?
Location:
 UK Whats this?
 
Scam number:
 aa-6752
 
Comments:
  • Email asks you to confirm/update/verify your account data at Halifax by visiting the given link. You will be taken to a spoof website where your details will be captured for the phishers.


  • Halifax never send their users emails requesting personal details in this way.


  • The REAL URL of the spoof website has been chosen to look very similar to the actual Halifax URL. Do not be fooled!
     
Content
 
 
 
"Halifax Online Form"

Dear Halifax bank customer,

We have implemented security measures consistent with our internal information security practices to help us keep your information secure. These measures include technical and procedural steps to protect your data from misuse, access or disclosure, loss, alteration or destruction.

One of these security measures is HOF (Halifax Online Form) to help us to keep your personal and banking data up to date.

You should complete HOF on a regular basis.

Please complete HOF using the link below:

Halifax Online Form

Halifax Automated Mail Service. Please do not respond to this mail.
 
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