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Secure and Update Your Account

Halifax Bank


 

 
Scam Report
Date Reported: 5th November 2008 Whats this? Risk Level: MEDIUM Whats this?
 
Details
 
Email Subject:
 Secure and Update Your Account
Apparent Sender:
 Halifax Bank Whats this?
Return Address:
 Halifax Internet Banking < onlineupdate@halifax.co.uk > Whats this?
Email Format:  HTML Whats this?
 
URL of Web Content:
 http://bontocamamong.net/ language/index.php Whats this?
Location:
 GA, US Whats this?
 
Scam number:
 aa-8114
 
Comments:
  • Email asks you to confirm/update/verify your account data at Halifax Bank by visiting the given link. You will be taken to a spoof website where your details will be captured for the phishers.


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


  • The REAL URL of the spoof website looks nothing like the actual Halifax Bank URL.
     
Content
 
 
 
"Halifax Bank Plc. has been receiving complaints from our customers for unauthorized use of the Halifax Online accounts."

Welcome to the Halifax Internet Banking

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Dear Customer,

Halifax Bank Plc. has been receiving complaints from our customers for unauthorized use of the Halifax Online accounts.

Due to this, you are requested to follow the provided steps to confirm your Online Banking details for the safety of your Accounts.

Verify Account Here

Update and verify your online banking details

However, failure to do so may result in temporary account suspension. Please understand that this is a security measure intended to help protect you and your account. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.

Thank you for your co-operation.

Security Center Advisory
Halifax Bank Plc.
 
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