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e-mail From Halifax Internet Banking System

Halifax Online Banking Helpdesk


 

 
Scam Report
Date Reported: 12th April 2012 Whats this? Risk Level: MEDIUM-HIGH Whats this?
 
Details
 
Email Subject:
 e-mail From Halifax Internet Banking System
Apparent Sender:
 Halifax Online Banking Helpdesk Whats this?
Return Address:
 Not found Whats this?
Email Format:  HTML Whats this?
 
URL of Web Content:
 http://www.http//halifax-online/activate-onlineacc
 ount:html
  Whats this?
Anchor text of URLs:
 1)
www.http//halifax-online/activate-onlineaccou
nt:html Whats this?
Location:
 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES Whats this?
 
Scam number:
 20196-335760-743653
 
Comments:
  • Email asks you to confirm/update/verify your account data at Halifax Online Banking Helpdesk by visiting the given link. You will be taken to a spoof website where your details will be captured for the phishers.


  • Halifax Online Banking Helpdesk 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 Halifax Bank Account Holder

Your Halifax Online Bank Account Has Been
Disable

www.http//halifax-online/activate-onlineacco
unt:html

HALIFAX BANK SECURITY SYSTEM


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