Halifax Upgrade
Once again this phising scam preys on the naivety of most computer users and fears of being locked out of your online bank account. Updates to a bank's security software should never alter a users ability to log into the system. You will never be asked to confirm your full password or PIN number by a bank. The link in this message takes you to a fake login screen, Secure Servers can be identified by the closed padlock in the lower right corner of your browser and the yellow highlight of the address bar.
From: Halifax On-Line Banking <security@updates.halifax.co.uk>
Date: Sep 24, 2006 10:37 AM
Subject: Update Your Online Account
Dear Customer,
Our Technical Service department has recently updated our online banking
software, and due to this upgrade we kindly ask you to follow the
link given below to confirm your online account details. Failure to
confirm the online banking details will suspend you from accessing your
account online.
https://www.halifax-online.co.uk/_mem_bin/formslogin.asp.
We use the latest security measures to ensure that your online banking
experience is safe and secure. The administration asks you to accept our
apologies for the inconvience caused and expresses gratitude for
cooperation.
Regards,
Halifax Online Technical Support
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