An Email with the Subject "Security Alert !!!" was received in one of Scamdex's honeypot email accounts on Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:06:30 -0800 and has been classified as a Advance Fee Fraud/419 Scam Email. The sender shows as Halifax Plc <security@halifax-update.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 Halifax Customer,
Halifax Online banking Plc announcing the New Security Upgrade.We've upgrade our new SSL servers to serve our Value Customers for better and secure banking services to protect your account against any fraudulent activities. With the new recent upgrade in our security measure, you are hereby requested to update your online banking account as quickly as possible by clicking the link below *Important* Security
Advisor |
With the new recent upgrade in our security measure, you are hereby requested to update your online banking account as quickly as possible by clicking the link below
Verify Account Here
*Important*
These
additional information will be asked during your future login security so,
please provide all these info completely and correctly otherwise due to security
reasons we may have to suspend your account temporarily.
Security
Advisor
Halifax Bznk Plc