An Email with the Subject "Critical Update Required For Your Internet Banking" was received in one of Scamdex's honeypot email accounts on Fri, 03 Aug 2007 01:11:25 -0700 and has been classified as a Generic Scam Email. The sender shows as Halifax Bank <Security@halifaxconnects.co.uk>.
The email address was probably spoofed. Do not reply to or contact any persons or organizations referenced in this email, or follow any URLs as you may expose yourself to scammers and, at the very least, you will be added to their email address lists for spam purposes.
Dear Halifax Banking Holder's, Thank you for choosing Halifax (Always giving you extra) (c). |
Dear Halifax Banking Holder's,
Halifax is constantly
working to increase
security for all Internet Banking users.
To ensure the integrity of our Internet
payment system, we periodically review accounts.
Your Internet account might be
placed on restricted status due to Fraudsters sending out high volumes of e-mails making
attempts into your Account
.
Restricted Internet accounts continue to receive payments, but they are
limited in their ability to send or withdraw funds. To continue to the
verification process and ensure your Internet Banking account security.
You are now
required to Login to
https://signon.halifax.co.uk/authenticate_SSL/secure/updates.aspx/notification
Thank you for choosing Halifax (Always giving you extra) (c).
Communication Ref-380875540