An Email with the Subject "Account Security Measures!" was received in one of Scamdex's honeypot email accounts on Fri, 30 Jun 2006 17:21:36 -0700 and has been classified as a Generic Scam Email. The sender shows as "HSBC Security Department" <accounts@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.
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Dear Customers,
HSBC Online Internet Banking always look forward for the high security of our
clients. Some customers have been receiving an email claiming to be from HSBC
Bank advising them to follow a link to what appear to be a HSBC web site, where
they are prompted to enter their personal Online Banking details. HSBC Internet
Banking is in no way involved with this email and the web site does not belong
to us.
HSBC is proud to announce about our new updated secure system. We updated our
new SSL servers to give our customers a better, fast and secure online banking
service.
Due to the recent update of the servers, you are requested to please update your
account info at the following link.
http://www.hsbc.co.uk/1/2/personal/pib-home
*Important*
Please provide all these info completely and correctly otherwise due to security
reasons we may have to close your account temporarily.
J. F. Steve
Online Security Manager
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 Internet Banking account.
HSBC UK |
©HSBC
Bank plc 2005
HSBC UK Email ID #325
Dear Customers,
HSBC Online Internet Banking always look forward for the high security of our
clients. Some customers have been receiving an email claiming to be from HSBC
Bank advising them to follow a link to what appear to be a HSBC web site, where
they are prompted to enter their personal Online Banking details. HSBC Internet
Banking is in no way involved with this email and the web site does not belong
to us.
HSBC is proud to announce about our new updated secure system. We updated our
new SSL servers to give our customers a better, fast and secure online banking
service.
Due to the recent update of the servers, you are requested to please update your
account info at the following link.
http://www.hsbc.co.uk/1/2/personal/pib-home
*Important*
Please provide all these info completely and correctly otherwise due to security
reasons we may have to close your account temporarily.
J. F. Steve
Online Security Manager
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 Internet Banking account.
HSBC UK |
©HSBC
Bank plc 2005
HSBC UK Email ID #325