Phishing Scams and Phishing Reports at MillerSmiles.co.uk

Western Union: Your Profile needs updating.

Eve


Date Reported: 5th August 2011	Risk Level: MEDIUM-HIGH

Email Subject:

Western Union: Your Profile needs updating.

Apparent Sender:

Eve

Return Address:

westernunionresponse@westernunion.com

Email Format:

HTML

URL of Web Content:

http://done.wuedit.com/x.php

Anchor text of URLs:

1) web, 2)
https://www.westernunion.com/webmt/reglogin.a
sp

Location:

(UNKNOWN CITY), UNITED STATES

Scam number:

17938-275313-612945

Comments:

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

Eve 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!

Dear valued member,

This email is to inform you that your
profile on www.westernunion.com needs
updating.
We have changed the method in which we store
your personal data in accordance with
the latest web security standards. Your
profile needs to be updated to the new
guidelines.
Until your account is updated you won't be
able to send/recieve money transfers online
and your account will be limited. If you have
any questions, please contact Western Union
Customer Servic...

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