The Scamdex Scam Email Archive X

Subject:  Halifax Alert: Online Banking Security Notification!!!
From:  Halifax Bank <online.1alert@online.co.uk>
Date:  Sat, 22 Mar 2008 21:19:17 -0700
Date Added:  2016-07-20 20:29:28

An Email with the Subject "Halifax Alert: Online Banking Security Notification!!!" was received in one of Scamdex's honeypot email accounts on Sat, 22 Mar 2008 21:19:17 -0700 and has been classified as a Advance Fee Fraud/419 Scam Email. The sender shows as Halifax Bank <online.1alert@online.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 Customer

Halifax PLC. has been receiving complaints from our customers for unauthorized use of the Halifax Online 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. Please Click Here To Start .


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.

Thanks for your co-operation.

Fraud Prevention Unit
Legal Advisor
Halifax PLC.

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