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Halifax scam

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TinaTheCheshirePussyCat

TinaTheCheshirePussyCat Report 25 Aug 2006 11:06

Just to warn everyone, there is yet another scam email doing the rounds. This one purports to be from the Halifax Building Society (now Bank) and says that if you do not follow the link to confirm your on-line details, you on-line access to your account will be suspended. This is a scam. The Halifax specifically state on their website that they will never ask you to do this (nor will any other reputable bank or building society). If you do so, you are handing over your password to the scammers. A friend of mine (intelligent, well-educated and computer literate) was taken in by one supposedly from the NatWest a few weeks ago. Fortunately the Bank were on the ball and queried the removal of £10,000 from his account before they completed the transaction. Nevertheless, it left him somewhat shocked by the experience. If you get an email like this, delete it. Or if you are not happy to do that, at least contact your branch. I have passed it on to the Halifax (I am sure a lot of other people will have done the same), but these mock-sites spring up and disappear within days. Don't get caught. Tina

Bulldog

Bulldog Report 25 Aug 2006 11:10

Thanks for that, Better to be in the know than sorry !

Kathlyn

Kathlyn Report 25 Aug 2006 11:17

Hi Tina, I am sure many people on this site welcome your warning. Yes, even the most bright people can get caught as these scams look so genuine.

eRRolSheep

eRRolSheep Report 25 Aug 2006 11:34

In the UK, no bank or reputable organisation would ever ask you to send your personal details, account numbers, passwords, etc electronically. Ask yourself this - would an organisation making millions upon millions of pounds not have their own back up system? How could they 'lose' your information? Why would they want you to confirm your details in such a manner? Always ask yourself these questions when you receive such an email. The other thing I always ask myself (and makes me chuckle too!) is - why does such a huge profit making organisation not have the spare cash to invest in a decent spell checker!!!?

Researching:
Happy

Christine in Herts

Christine in Herts Report 25 Aug 2006 18:18

The grammar is usually a bit iffy as well - and it isn't usually very idiomatic. Christine

Unknown

Unknown Report 25 Aug 2006 18:21

I had one today purporting to come from HSBC. I copied the message and sent it to HSBC.