Gone 'Phishing'?
No, I have not mis-spelt fishing. Phishing is just another way of obtaining private infrormation from the gullable.
Here is an example of a 'phisher' email I received recently.
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Due to concerns, for the safety and the integrity of your Key Bank account, we have issued this warning message.
We recently received a request from:
Putumayo World Music
411 Lafayette, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10003
fax (212) 460-0095
to enable the charge to your card in amount of $59,65
THE PAYMENT IS PENDING FOR THE MOMENT.
If the purchase was made by yourself, please ignore or remove this email message.
If you authorize the purchase, the billing will be approved and it will be shown in your monthly statement as " Putumayo World Music, NY, USA ".
If the purchase was not made by you and would like to decline the $59,65 billing to your card, please follow the secured link below to decline the transaction:
https://www.householdbank.com/ccssa/HBCustomerCare?cmd_DisplayLogin?decline-transaction
Our secured web site keeps your personal information strict and confidential! Complete the form with the correct information, so we can identify you as the rightful owner of the credit card to decline the transaction.
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We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and appreciate your assistance in helping us maintain the integrity of the entire Household Bank system.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
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Household Bank - Fraud Center
1-8000-Regions
[email protected]
Please do not reply to this mail.Mail sent to this address cannot be answered |
I do have an account with the Household Bank and therefore I reported this email to the Household Bank in the UK. Their reply was as follows:
Mr C,
Thank you for your recent email highlighting a 'phishing' email you have received.
To follow is some additional information on this.
If you have received an email or purporting to be from Household Bank that asks you for confidential or personal security information, please delete it immediately without responding or visiting any site you are directed to.
Please note HFC Bank Ltd (of which Household Bank is a part) would never send emails that ask you for confidential or personal security information.
You may have seen reports recently relating to the use of bogus emails, encouraging bank customers to visit a website where card or internet security details are requested.
HFC Bank Ltd treat security threats very seriously and given these recent attacks on UK banks we remain vigilant
If at anytime you are concerned about the validity of a Household Bank email or website, please call our Customer Services department on 0870 333 1638.
Please do not reply to this email. If you have a query regarding this email, or any aspect of your account contact Customer Services on 0870 333 1638.
Q. What is 'phishing'?
A. 'Phishing' is an attempt by fraudsters to 'fish' for your banking details. 'Phishing' attempts usually appear as an email appearing to be from your bank. Within the email you are then usually encouraged to click a link to a fraudulent log on page designed to capture your details.
Q. How do they get my email address?
A. Not from us. Lists of live email addresses are bought or swapped between unscrupulous parties.
Q. How do they know where I bank?
A. They don't - but if they send enough emails they are bound to reach some customers.
Q. The email says it's from HFC/Household - is it?
A. There is a possibility that it may not be. We may contact you by email, but we will never ask you to click on a link which then directs you to enter or confirm your security details. By contrast, this is typically what a 'phishing' email does.
Q. What should I do if I get a suspicious looking email?
A. If in doubt, delete it. This caution should apply to all unexpected emails with links or attachments.
Q. What should I do if I believe I've been a victim of a 'phishing' fraud?
A. You should call us on 0870 333 1638 so that we can investigate and change your security details.
Regards
Ian Hughes
Marketing
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HFC Bank Disclaimer
The information in this Email belongs to HFC Bank Limited. It is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this Email is prohibited. If you have received this Email in error, please notify us immediately by telephone on 01344 890000 and delete the Email from your system and destroy all copies which you have made of the same. Thank you.
HFC Bank Limited Company Registration Number - 1117305 England Registered Office: North Street, Winkfield Berkshire SL4 4TD.
I hope this scam information as been of interest to all visitors and remember never send your personal details to anyone without first checking that they are, who they say they are.
Your Website Webmaster.
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