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Halifax Online Banking Update Alert

Halifax


 

 
Scam Report
Date Reported: 19th March 2012 Whats this? Risk Level: MEDIUM-HIGH Whats this?
 
Details
 
Email Subject:
 Halifax Online Banking Update Alert
Apparent Sender:
 Halifax Whats this?
Return Address:
 Onlineservice@halifax.co.uk Whats this?
Email Format:  HTML Whats this?
 
URL of Web Content:
 http://familiacapaoredondo.com.br/components/com_c
 ontent/models/www.halifax.co.uk.htm
  Whats this?
Anchor text of URLs:
 1) "View Accounts" and complete the update
process. Whats this?
Location:
 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES Whats this?
 
Scam number:
 20066-330920-727433
 
Comments:
  • 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.


     
Content
 
 

Dear Halifax Customer,

Our records at Halifax have been upgraded to
provide customers
with a faster, easier and more efficient
online banking experience.

All customers are required to update their
account information.

"View Accounts" and complete the update
process.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a compulsory measure.
Failure to
update your information will lead to service
suspension.

Online Service Team
Halifax Online Banking


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