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If you have received the email below, please remember that it is very common for these email scams to be redistributed at a later date with only slightly different content, such as a different subject or return address, or with the fake webpage(s) hosted on a different webserver.
We aim to report every variant of the scams we receive, so even if it appears that a scam you receive has already been reported, please submit it to us anyway.
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 looks nothing like the actual Halifax URL.
Email:
"Verify Account Here"
Dear Halifax Customer,
Halifax 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 and confirm your Online
Banking details for the safety of your Accounts.
Verify Account Here
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.