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Access Suspended

Halifax Bank


 

 
Scam Report
Date Reported: 25th March 2009 Whats this? Risk Level: MEDIUM Whats this?
 
Details
 
Email Subject:
 Access Suspended
Apparent Sender:
 Halifax Bank Whats this?
Return Address:
 Halifax Bank Plc < helpdesk@halifax.co.uk > Whats this?
Email Format:  HTML Whats this?
 
URL of Web Content:
 http://shop.kbench.com/skin/_image/ kbench/halifaxcoukHome.htm Whats this?
Location:
 Korea Whats this?
 
Scam number:
 aa-8958
 
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
 
 
 
"Enjoy a host of benefits with our Personal Internet Banking including the chance to protect your account from identity theft."

Dear Halifax Customer,
Enjoy a host of benefits with our Personal Internet Banking including the chance to protect your account from identity theft.
For your protection Internet Banking access to your accounts has been Suspended. Your security details have been incorrectly entered 3 times.
Please follow the reference below and you will be guided to where you can instantly re-establish our access.

Proceed

Yours Sincerely,
Online Customer Service
 
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