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craigs23
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Joined: 08 Jun 2005
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PostPosted: 18:20 - 16 Jul 2008    Post subject: Bank Scam Email? Reply with quote
Just received this email:


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Attention! Your Halifax account has been violated!

From: Halifax PLC ([email protected])

Dear Customer
Attention! Your Halifax account has been violated!
Someone with ip address -------------------- tried to access your personal account!

Please click the Button below and enter your account information to confirm that you are not currently away. You have 24 hours to confirm account information or your account will suspend


To Get Started,Please Click On

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This email was sent by Halifax PLC Online server. This is done for your protection.

Security Advisor
Halifax PLC.


Just one problem; I've never dealt with, nor have any kind of bank account with Halifax???
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Alex-RS
Traffic Copper



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PostPosted: 18:22 - 16 Jul 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've started replying to these with abuse, I know no one will ever read it but it makes me feel better lol
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owdamer
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PostPosted: 18:23 - 16 Jul 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Holy shit.
You better click the link. Laughing
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powelly
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PostPosted: 18:25 - 16 Jul 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Alex-RS wrote:
I've started replying to these with abuse, I know no one will ever read it but it makes me feel better lol


Not a good plan, you have just proved yours is a valid email address and will now get more crap like this.
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TomR6
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PostPosted: 18:27 - 16 Jul 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Halifax isn't even a plc anymore, it merged with Bank of Scotland to become HBOS plc.

Lazy defrauding bastards Laughing
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Alex-RS
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PostPosted: 18:28 - 16 Jul 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
powelly wrote:
Alex-RS wrote:
I've started replying to these with abuse, I know no one will ever read it but it makes me feel better lol


Not a good plan, you have just proved yours is a valid email address and will now get more crap like this.


That's what the spam folder is for
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Ste
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PostPosted: 18:34 - 16 Jul 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
ANY email like that, saying you need to click here to verify your account details is a scam.

Never reply to them and never click the links, just delete them.

They're always scams, there is no question about it, regardless of if you do or do not bank with them. Just like you're never going to win some lottery you've never entered and you're not going to inherit millions from some Nigerian millionaire. Wink
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Alex-RS
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PostPosted: 18:37 - 16 Jul 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ste wrote:
ANY email like that, saying you need to click here to verify your account details is a scam.

Never reply to them and never click the links, just delete them.

They're always scams, there is no question about it, regardless of if you do or do not bank with them. Just like you're never going to win some lottery you've never entered and you're not going to inherit millions from some Nigerian millionaire. Wink


You mean George Agdgdgwngo was lieing to me when I gave him my sort code and account number?
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Handsome
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PostPosted: 18:41 - 16 Jul 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
The fact that there's basic English words missing is a give away...
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Timmeh
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PostPosted: 19:28 - 16 Jul 2008    Post subject: Re: Bank Scam Email? Reply with quote
craigs23 wrote:
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Attention! Your Halifax account has been violated!


I'd like to violate your daughters you incessant camel-fantasising nigerian two-bit negro wanker!
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Mister James
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PostPosted: 20:52 - 16 Jul 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
The people most often to be found violating Halifax accounts are probably Halifax themselves; slapping on unjustified 'charges' and fines.
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iooi
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PostPosted: 20:20 - 17 Jul 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Trouble is people still fall for these and the lottery scams.......
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