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Security Reset

Abbey


Date Reported: 3rd January 2008	Risk Level: MEDIUM

Email Subject:

Security Reset

Apparent Sender:

Abbey

Return Address:

Abbey Online Banking < update@security-abbey.co.uk >

Email Format:

HTML

URL of Web Content:

http://groruddalenkunstforening.no/phpForm/ abbey/myonlineaccounts2.abbeynational. co.uk/CentralLogonWeb/Logon.htm

Location:

MI, US

Scam number:

aa-6274

Comments:

Email asks you to confirm/update/verify your account data at Abbey by visiting the given link. You will be taken to a spoof website where your details will be captured for the phishers.

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

The REAL URL of the spoof website looks nothing like the actual Abbey URL.

"SECURE UPDATE HERE"

Dear Valued Customer,

Abbey Bank has been receiving complaints from our customers for unauthorized use of the Abbey Online Banking accounts. As a result we are making an extra security check on all of our Customers account in order to protect their information from theft and fraud.

Due to this, you are requested to follow the provided steps and confirm your Online Banking details for the safety of your Accounts.

SECURE UPDATE HERE

However, Failure to do so may result in temporary account suspension. Please understand that this is a security measure intended to help protect you and your account. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Bank Management
Abbey Bank
Code #231623483

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