Search Scamdex & Scamalot
An Email with the Subject "ONLINE SECURITY UPGRADE" was received in one of Scamdex's honeypot email accounts on Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:35:32 -0700 and has been classified as a Advance Fee Fraud/419 Scam Email. The sender shows as HSBC Online Bank <services@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 Sir/Madam,
HSBC Bank Plc is hereby
announcing the New Security
Upgrade. We've upgraded
our new SSL servers to serve our
customers for a better and
secure banking service,against any
fraudulent activities.
Due to this recent upgrade, you
are requested to
update your account information by
clicking the
link below.
https://Securityalert.HSBC.co.uk/1/2/
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