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Important - Security Update

HSBC Bank


 

 
Scam Report
Date Reported: 15th October 2009 Whats this? Risk Level: MEDIUM-HIGH Whats this?
 
Details
 
Email Subject:
 Important - Security Update
Apparent Sender:
 HSBC Bank  Whats this?
Return Address:
 UKcustomerservice@hsbc.co.uk Whats this?
Email Format:  HTML Whats this?
 
URL of Web Content:
 http://www.pure-res.com/pure-res/cig-bin/update/hs
 bc.co.uk/IBlogin.html
  Whats this?
Anchor text of URLs:
 1) https://www.hsbc.co.uk/1/usr/updt, 2)
http://www.hsbc.co.uk/ Whats this?
Location:
 Location not available Whats this?
 
Scam number:
 4964-68653-267010
 
Comments:
  • Email asks you to confirm/update/verify your account data at HSBC Bank by visiting the given link. You will be taken to a spoof website where your details will be captured for the phishers.


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


  • The anchor text appears as a legitimate URL, but don't be fooled - clicking on it will take you to a phishing site!


     
Content
 
 


DEAR VALUED HSBC® MEMBER:

 Due to concerns, for the safety and
integrity of the HSBC
account we have issued this warning message.

However, failure to update your records will
result in account suspension.
Please update your records on or before
October 16th, 2009.

Once you have updated your account records
your HSBC account
service will not be interrupted and will
continue as normal.

To update your HSBC® records click on the
following lin...



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