Barclays Upgrade
This phising scam claims to be from a genuine bank informing the recipient that their online banking service has been upgraded and requires you to update your account details. By following the link provided in the email the recipient is directed to a bogus web site that looks identical to the authentic version. However, when you fill in your details to login your information is entered into a database allowing the sender to access your account. You will never be asked for your full PIN number or password by your bank. Most banks and shops use Secure Servers which can be identified by the closed padlock in the lower right corner of your browser and to the right of the address, and your browser will highlight the address in yellow.
From: internetsecurit@barclays.co.uk
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 23:23:35
Subject: Error ID#45543
Dear Sir/Madam,
Barclays is proud to announce about their end of the year Upgrade. We updated our new SSL servers to give our customers a better, fast and secure online banking service as soon as the new year begins, (2006). Due to the recent update of the servers, you are requested to please update your account info at the following link.
J. S. Smith
Security Advisor
Barclays Bank PLC.
Please do not reply to this e-mail. Mail sent to this address cannot be answered. For assistance, log in to your Barclays Online Bank account and choose the "Help" link on any page.
Barclays Email ID # 1009
YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.
Barclays Bank PLC. Registered in England. Registered No: 1026167.
Registered Office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP. Barclays Bank PLC is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Barclays Bank PLC adheres to the principles of the Banking Code. A copy of the Code is available on request.
"The Woolwich" and "Woolwich" are trading names of Barclays Bank PLC.
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