An Email with the Subject "Security Alert: Secure Your Online Account" was received in one of Scamdex's honeypot email accounts on Wed, 23 May 2007 11:04:21 -0700 and has been classified as a Generic Scam Email. The sender shows as Hsbc Bank PLC <securityalert@hsbc.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 HSBC Account
Holder,
This email was sent by the
HSBC server to verify
your e-mail address. You must complete this process by clicking on the
link below and
entering your account information .
At HSBC we strive to ensure
the integrity of our
name as well as the safety of our customers to have a secure banking
service against any
fraudulent activities.
https://www.HSBC.co.uk/online/verification/
HSBC Bank Plc
Security Advisor
HSBC Bank
PLC.
Please do not reply to this
e-mail. Mail sent to
this address cannot be answered.
For assistance, log in to your
HSBC Online Bank account
and choose the "Help" link on any page.
HSBC Email ID #
1009