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Notification from Regions Internet Banking

Regions


 

 
Scam Report
Date Reported: 1st March 2005 Whats this? Risk Level: MEDIUM Whats this?
 
Details
 
Email Subject:
 Notification from Regions Internet Banking
Apparent Sender:
 Regions Whats this?
Return Address:
 Regions Bank < service@regionsbank.net > Whats this?
Email Format:  HTML Whats this?
 
URL of Web Content:
 http://www.regionsbanks.net/Ebanking/logon/index.htm?=update Whats this?
Location:
 USA Whats this?
 
Scam number:
 aa-53
 
Comments:
  • Email asks you to confirm/update/verify your account data at Regions by visiting the given link. You will be taken to a spoof website where your details will be captured for the phishers.


  • Regions never send their users emails requesting personal details in this way.


  • The REAL URL of the spoof website has been chosen to look very similar to the actual Regions URL. Do not be fooled!
     
Content
 
 
 
"Dear RegionsNet customer, We recently reviewed your account, and suspect that your RegionsNet account may have been accessed by an unauthorized third party."

Dear RegionsNet  customer,

We recently reviewed your account, and suspect that your RegionsNet
account may have been accessed by an unauthorized third party.

Protecting the security of your account and of the RegionsNet network
is out primary concern.

Therefore, as a preventative measure, we have temporarily limited
access to sensitive RegionsNet account features.

Click the link below in order to regain access to your account:


http://www.regionsbanks.net/Ebanking/logon/index.htm?=update


For more information about how to protect your account, please visit
RegionsBank Security Center.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and apriciate your
assistance in helping us maintain the integrity of the entire

RegionsNet system.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Sincerely,
The RegionsBank Security Department Team.
 
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