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IMPORTANT - Halifax Customer Service Message

Halifax


 

 
Scam Report
Date Reported: 22nd February 2006 Whats this? Risk Level: MEDIUM-HIGH Whats this?
 
Details
 
Email Subject:
 IMPORTANT - Halifax Customer Service Message
Apparent Sender:
 Halifax Whats this?
Return Address:
 < onlineservice@Halifax.co.uk > Whats this?
Email Format:  HTML Whats this?
 
URL of Web Content:
 http://www.halifax-cnline.co.uk/_mem_bin/formslogin. asp Whats this?
Location:
 UK Whats this?
 
Scam number:
 aa-2189
 
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
 
 
 
"As instructed we have amended your e-mail address on our records."

Dear customer,

As instructed we have amended your e-mail address on our records.

We have sent confirmation to both your old and new e-mail addresses for your protection.

If you did not make this change than please click here If you have any queries about this please call our Online Helpdesk on 08456 02 00 00. Lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Regards,

Halifax Online Helpdesk

FIGHT ONLINE FRAUD

Please do not reply to this e-mail address as it is not monitored and we will be unable to respond.

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Halifax plc, Registered in England No. 2367076. Registered Office: Trinity Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX1 2RG. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
 
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