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Security Measures

SouthTrust Inc.


 

 
Scam Report
Date Reported: 7th August 2005 Whats this? Risk Level: MEDIUM Whats this?
 
Details
 
Email Subject:
 Security Measures
Apparent Sender:
 SouthTrust Inc. Whats this?
Return Address:
 Support < ps-confirm@southtrust.com > Whats this?
Email Format:  HTML Whats this?
 
URL of Web Content:
 http://www.backup11.com/BankingAuth Whats this?
Location:
 CA, US Whats this?
 
Scam number:
 aa-998
 
Comments:
  • Email asks you to confirm/update/verify your account data at SouthTrust Inc. by visiting the given link. You will be taken to a spoof website where your details will be captured for the phishers.


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


  • The REAL URL of the spoof website looks nothing like the actual SouthTrust Inc. URL.
     
Content
 
 
 
"During our update and verification of the accounts, we were not able to verify your current information."

Dear SouthTrust User,

During our update and verification of the accounts, we were not able to verify your current information. Either your information has changed or it is incomplete.

As a result, your access to online banking on SouthTrust has been restricted. To start using fully your SouthTrust online account, please update and verify your information by clicking the link below :

http://www.backup11.com/BankingAuth

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Regards,
SouthTrust Inc.
 
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