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Internet Banking Disabled

H S B C


 

 
Scam Report
Date Reported: 18th February 2011 Whats this? Risk Level: MEDIUM-HIGH Whats this?
 
Details
 
Email Subject:
 Internet Banking Disabled
Apparent Sender:
 H S B C Whats this?
Return Address:
 Not found Whats this?
Email Format:  HTML Whats this?
 
URL of Web Content:
 http://www.avg.com
  Whats this?
Anchor text of URLs:
 1) www.avg.com Whats this?
Location:
 Location not available Whats this?
 
Scam number:
 15906-227830-520067
 
Comments:
  • Email asks you to confirm/update/verify your account data at H S B C by visiting the given link. You will be taken to a spoof website where your details will be captured for the phishers.


  • H S B C 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 HSBC customer,

It has come to our attention that several
failed log-in attempts
were made on your account.

To avoid any possible threat, your account
has been disabled.

This action was taken automatically for your
protection.

You can re-enable your account by downloading
and submitting the
attached html document.

Kind regards,

HSBC Online Team

Note - Please do not reply to this email.

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