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IMPORTANT - Account Details Verification Needed

Date Reported: 6th November 2007

Risk Level: MEDIUM

Apparent Sender:

Halifax Bank

Return Address:

Halifax Bank Plc. < security@halifax.co.uk >

Email Format:

HTML

URL of Web Content:

http://azcycles.com/halifax-online-co-uk/_ mem_/formslogin.asp/

Location:

VA, US

Detailed server information:

azcycles.com detailed server information

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.

Email:

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

Dear Halifax Customer,

Halifax PLC. has been receiving complaints from our customers for unauthorized use of the Halifax Online accounts. As a result we are making an extra security check on all of our Customers account in order to protect their information from theft and fraud.

Due to this, you are requested to follow the provided steps and confirm your Online Banking details for the safety of your Accounts. Please Click Here To Start .

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.

Thanks for your co-operation.

Fraud Prevention Unit
Security Center Advisory
Halifax PLC.

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