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An Email with the Subject "Secure Your Online Banking" was received in one of Scamdex's honeypot email accounts on Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:41:38 -0700 and has been classified as a Generic Scam Email. The sender shows as HSBC Bank UK <onlineservice@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.
Ensuring your online transactions are safe and secure
As a bank we are used to thinking about security. The growth of the internet has offered greater flexibility for us all, but it also brings new risks that must be guarded against. At HSBC, we use industry standard security technology and practices, focusing on three key areas privacy, technology and identification to safeguard your account from any unauthorized access.
Online security - The steps you should takeThere is much that you can do to protect yourself online. Some of these measures are simple, others may require a little time invested or following simple instructions sent by us to you by email, Phone or Post. As part of our security measures, We are introducing New Security one of the various security initiatives we are introducing this Year. To enroll in this new Security please click on the LOG IN button below. This Email has been sent to all HSBC Bank Customers, Failure to follow the Enrollment process properly will result in account suspension for security reasons
Security Advisor
HSBC Bank PLC.
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HSBC Email ID # 1009