An
Email with the Subject "Your Absa Online is Due for Renewal demo" was
received in one of Scamdex's honeypot email accounts on Tue, 19 Aug 2014 14:44:46 -0700
and has been classified as a Generic Scam Email.
The sender shows as "Absa Cheque Account"<ib@absa.co.za>.
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.
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[delivery-date:] => Tue, 19 Aug 2014 14:44:46 -0700
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[subject:] => Your Absa Online is Due for Renewal demo
[to:] => Recipients
[from:] => "Absa Cheque Account"
[date:] => Tue, 19 Aug 2014 22:50:52 +0200
[message-id:] => <20140819173741.1949823C52@debian.massolutions.com.ar>
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Absa
is an Authorised Financial Services Provider and Registered Credit Provider,
registration number: NCRCP7. This e-mail and any files transmitted with it may
contain information that is confidential, privileged or otherwise protected from
disclosure. If you are not an intended recipient of this e-mail, do not
duplicate or redistribute it by any means. Please delete it and any attachments
and notify the sender that you have received it in error. Unless specifically
indicated, this e-mail is not an offer to buy or sell or a solicitation to buy
or sell any securities, investment products or other financial product or
service, an official confirmation of any transaction, or an official statement
of Absa. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do
not necessarily represent those of Absa. This e-mail is subject to terms
available at the following link: http://www.absa.co.za/disclaimer.
The Disclaimer forms part of the content of this email. If you are unable
to access the Disclaimer, send a blank e-mail to disclaimer@absa.co.za and we will send you
a copy of the Disclaimer. By messaging with Absa you consent to the
foregoing.By emailing Absa you consent
to the terms herein. This email may relate to or be sent from other members
of the Absa Group.
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Copyright 2011 Absa. All Rights reserved. Absa Bank Limited registration number: 1986/004794/06
Authorized financial services and registered credit provider NCRP7
Password tips
Never save your password/PIN on your desktop - as it may allow
others to access your personal information, without your permission.
Do not make your passwords too personal - rather create
passwords that have letters and numbers that cannot be attributed to
you.
Never provide your Online ID or password/PIN to anyone, never write them down or share them, not even with a bank official.
Never provide your Online ID or password/PIN to anyone.
Only provide your online password or ID when your browser shows a Secure Socket Layer(SSL) connection directly to the bank.
Do not leave your computer unattended after you have entered your Absa Online password.
Always log or sign off at the end of a session.
For your security
Do not open e-mails from unknown sources.
Beware of emails that ask for passwords, PINS, credit and debit card information.
Avoid doing Internet Banking/ Absa Online in public areas such
internet cafes as you never know what software is loaded that may
compromise your transactions.
Make sure no one has unauthorised access to your PC.
Be especially aware that there are no security cameras trained on your PC and keyboard.
Ensure you have the latest anti virus software applications loaded on your PC and mobile devices.
Make sure the software on your PC is correctly licensed.
Update your operating system and browser with latest patches.
Install personal firewall on your PC if you use a dial-up modem.
Only provide your credit card details to reputable companies.
To ensure that you are using a secure shopping site, look for the lock and key and security certificates online.
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18 August 2014
Welcome
To read your electronic notification, you will need to download the Attached file.
Dear Client
Thank you for your association with Absa Bank.
We would like to alert you that your Absa Online Banking is due for renewal.We request you download the attached document to continue using your online banking.
Thank you for your time.
Kind Regards
Absa Digital Banking Services
User guidelines
The electronic notification system allows you to receive or retrieve messages at no additional cost.
If you are using the electronic notification facility and want to change an e-mail address, please logon to Absa Online and follow the prompts or contact any Absa branch.
Notifications are available in either English or Afrikaans depending on your language that you have chosen.
We will only send notifications to the e-mail addresses that you have given.
You are solely responsible to ensure that no unauthorised person and/or third party have access to your e-mail or your password. If an unauthorised person and/or third party gains access to your e-mail or your password we will not, under no circumstances whatsoever, be held liable for any loss or damage suffered as a result of your confidential information being disclosed.
For any e-mail enquiries about electronic notifications please contact officialemail@absa.co.za or contact the Call Centre on 0860 111 123.
For questions about your account, please use the contact details in the attachment.
Installing the Striata Reader
Step 1: Connect to the internet.
Step 2: Download the Reader from the Striata Website (58Kb): Go to striata.com/absa and click on 'Striata Reader' in the top right corner above the search box.
Step 3: Click the orange header at the top of the page. The link wording will differ according to your operating system.
Step 4: Select 'Open/Run'. If no 'Open/Run' option is given, select 'Save' and then 'Open'.
Step 5: The Reader is now installed. Select 'OK' to close the 'install confirmation' dialogue box.
Opening the encrypted message
Step 6: Double-click on the attachment. You will be prompted to type in a password.
Installing Adobe Reader
To open your statement, you need to have Adobe Reader v 5.0 or higher.
If you do not have Adobe Reader, go to get.adobe.com/reader/ to download the latest version.
Important Notice: Absa Bank Limited registration number: 1986/004794/06.
Authorised Financial Services Provider and a registered credit provider (NCRCP7).
Important restrictions, qualifications and disclaimers ("the Disclaimer") apply to this e-mail. A 'disclaimer' means we do not accept responsibility or we limit our responsibility for something related to this e-mail. To read this, copy the following address to your internet browser: absa.co.za/disclaimer
The Disclaimer forms part of the content of this e-mail in terms of section 11 of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 25 of 2002. If you are unable to access the Disclaimer, send a blank e-mail to disclaimer@absa.co.za and we will send you a copy of the Disclaimer.
Important
Notice:
Absa
is an Authorised Financial Services Provider and Registered Credit Provider,
registration number: NCRCP7. This e-mail and any files transmitted with it may
contain information that is confidential, privileged or otherwise protected from
disclosure. If you are not an intended recipient of this e-mail, do not
duplicate or redistribute it by any means. Please delete it and any attachments
and notify the sender that you have received it in error. Unless specifically
indicated, this e-mail is not an offer to buy or sell or a solicitation to buy
or sell any securities, investment products or other financial product or
service, an official confirmation of any transaction, or an official statement
of Absa. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do
not necessarily represent those of Absa. This e-mail is subject to terms
available at the following link: http://www.absa.co.za/disclaimer.
The Disclaimer forms part of the content of this email. If you are unable
to access the Disclaimer, send a blank e-mail to disclaimer@absa.co.za and we will send you
a copy of the Disclaimer. By messaging with Absa you consent to the
foregoing. By emailing Absa you consent
to the terms herein. This email may relate to or be sent from other members
of the Absa Group.
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Copyright 2011 Absa. All Rights reserved. Absa Bank Limited registration number: 1986/004794/06
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Password tips
Never save your password/PIN on your desktop - as it may allow
others to access your personal information, without your permission.
Do not make your passwords too personal - rather create
passwords that have letters and numbers that cannot be attributed to
you.
Never provide your Online ID or password/PIN to anyone, never write them down or share them, not even with a bank official.
Never provide your Online ID or password/PIN to anyone.
Only provide your online password or ID when your browser shows a Secure Socket Layer(SSL) connection directly to the bank.
Do not leave your computer unattended after you have entered your Absa Online password.
Always log or sign off at the end of a session.
For your security
Do not open e-mails from unknown sources.
Beware of emails that ask for passwords, PINS, credit and debit card information.
Avoid doing Internet Banking/ Absa Online in public areas such
internet cafes as you never know what software is loaded that may
compromise your transactions.
Make sure no one has unauthorised access to your PC.
Be especially aware that there are no security cameras trained on your PC and keyboard.
Ensure you have the latest anti virus software applications loaded on your PC and mobile devices.
Make sure the software on your PC is correctly licensed.
Update your operating system and browser with latest patches.
Install personal firewall on your PC if you use a dial-up modem.
Only provide your credit card details to reputable companies.
To ensure that you are using a secure shopping site, look for the lock and key and security certificates online.
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